Small Brown Planthopper vs Senegalese Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Brown Planthopper | Senegalese Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Laodelphax striatellus | Oedaleus senegalensis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Delphacidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | East Asia, Europe | West Africa, Sahel region |
| 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.
Senegalese Grasshopper
A small to medium grasshopper with an X-shaped marking on the pronotum and blue hindwings. It is an important crop pest across the Sahel.
Did You Know?
After good rains in the Sahel, populations can explode so rapidly that they cause significant damage to millet crops within days.