Ricaniid Planthopper vs Sumac Gall Aphid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ricaniid Planthopper | Sumac Gall Aphid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ricania speculum | Melaphis rhois |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Ricaniidae | Pemphigidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 1-3 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Gall Makers |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
Did You Know?
Its nymphs produce long waxy tail filaments that may help them parachute safely if they fall from host plants.
Sumac Gall Aphid
A gall-forming aphid that produces large hollow galls on sumac trees in which colonies live and reproduce. Soldier nymphs defend the gall from invaders using their thickened front legs.
Did You Know?
Their soldier caste is composed of sterile first-instar nymphs that sacrifice their development to protect the colony.