Sugarcane Froghopper vs Moss Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sugarcane Froghopper | Moss Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mahanarva fimbriolata | Peloridium hammoniorum |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cercopidae | Peloridiidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | South America | South America, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Sugarcane Froghopper
A major pest of sugarcane in Brazil, where it causes significant crop losses. Nymphs produce underground spittle masses on sugarcane roots.
Did You Know?
It costs the Brazilian sugarcane industry hundreds of millions of dollars annually in crop losses.
Moss Bug
A tiny, flattened, living fossil found only in moist moss and liverwort beds in the Southern Hemisphere. The family dates back to the Jurassic period and retains many primitive features.
Did You Know?
Moss bugs belong to one of the most ancient surviving families of true bugs, essentially unchanged since the time of the dinosaurs over 150 million years ago.