Small Brown Planthopper vs Agave Snout Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Brown Planthopper | Agave Snout Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Laodelphax striatellus | Scyphophorus acupunctatus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Delphacidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | East Asia, Europe | Mexico, Southwestern United States, Mediterranean (invasive) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Agave Snout Weevil
A large, black weevil that attacks agave and yucca plants by boring into the base. It can destroy entire agave plantations used for tequila production.
Did You Know?
Infestations of this weevil have threatened Mexico's tequila industry by killing the blue agave plants used to make the spirit.