Saw-toothed Prionine vs Small Brown Planthopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Saw-toothed Prionine | Small Brown Planthopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dorysthenes buquetii | Laodelphax striatellus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Delphacidae |
| Size | 35-55 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar | East Asia, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Saw-toothed Prionine
A large prionine beetle with strongly serrated antennae and a dark reddish-brown body, found across mainland Southeast Asia. It is a significant pest of sugarcane, with larvae boring into the root crown. Adults emerge during the monsoon season.
Did You Know?
In Thailand, adults are attracted to lights in huge numbers during the monsoon and are collected for human consumption.
Small Brown Planthopper
A tiny brown-striped delphacid planthopper that vectors rice stripe virus and rice black-streaked dwarf virus. It has a characteristic spur on its hind tibiae typical of delphacids.
Did You Know?
Unlike tropical rice planthoppers, this species can overwinter in temperate regions, surviving cold winters as nymphs in grass tussocks.