Smoke-Tree Sharpshooter vs Small Brown Planthopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Smoke-Tree Sharpshooter | Small Brown Planthopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Homalodisca liturata | Laodelphax striatellus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadellidae | Delphacidae |
| Size | 11-13 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Mexico | East Asia, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Smoke-Tree Sharpshooter
A large leafhopper native to the southwestern US and Mexico closely related to the glassy-winged sharpshooter. It is a vector of xylem-dwelling plant pathogens.
Did You Know?
Unlike most leafhoppers, it feeds on xylem sap which is so nutrient-poor it must process enormous volumes daily.
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.