Southwestern Corn Borer vs Rose Leafhopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southwestern Corn Borer | Rose Leafhopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diatraea grandiosella | Edwardsiana rosae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Crambidae | Cicadellidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm wingspan | 3-3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern United States, Mexico | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Southwestern Corn Borer
A pale moth whose larvae bore into corn stalks and girdle stems from the inside, causing extensive lodging. It is a major corn pest in the southern Great Plains of the United States.
Did You Know?
Overwintering larvae girdle the corn stalk from the inside, deliberately weakening it so the stalk falls and provides insulated shelter.
Rose Leafhopper
A tiny pale leafhopper that feeds on rose leaves, causing characteristic pale stippling. One of the most common leafhopper pests in gardens. Multiple generations per year.
Did You Know?
The pale stippling damage on rose leaves is often blamed on other pests, making this tiny insect an unrecognized culprit.