Ricaniid Planthopper vs Noble Chafer

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute	Ricaniid Planthopper	Noble Chafer
Scientific Name	Ricania speculum	Gnorimus nobilis
Order	Hemiptera	Coleoptera
Family	Ricaniidae	Scarabaeidae
Size	8-12 mm	14-20 mm
Habitat	Orchards	Orchards
Diet	Fruit Feeders	Nectar Feeders
Regions	South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia	Europe
Conservation	Not Evaluated	Near Threatened

Ricaniid Planthopper

A broad-winged planthopper with dark, glossy wings held tent-like over its body. It is a pest of tea, coffee, and various fruit trees across Asia.

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Its nymphs produce long waxy tail filaments that may help them parachute safely if they fall from host plants.

A scarce metallic green beetle with small white flecks on the elytra. It is associated with old orchards and ancient fruit trees.

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Its larvae develop inside decaying heartwood of old fruit trees, taking two to three years to mature.