South American Spittlebug vs Small-headed Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South American Spittlebug | Small-headed Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Deois flavopicta | Ogcodes pallidipennis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Diptera |
| Family | Cercopidae | Acroceridae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 4-8 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
South American Spittlebug
A dark brown and yellow spittlebug that is a major pest of tropical pasture grasses in Brazil. Nymphs produce protective frothy spittle masses on grass stems.
Did You Know?
Outbreaks can damage millions of hectares of Brazilian pasture, causing estimated annual losses of over $2 billion.
Small-headed Fly
A round-bodied fly with a tiny head whose larva parasitizes spiders from the inside.
Did You Know?
The first-instar larva attaches to a passing spider and burrows inside to feed.