Surinam Lanternfly vs Green Rice Leafhopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Surinam Lanternfly | Green Rice Leafhopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fulgora surinamensis | Nephotettix virescens |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Fulgoridae | Cicadellidae |
| Size | 70-85 mm wingspan | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Wetlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Suriname, Guyana, Northern Brazil | South Asia, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Surinam Lanternfly
A large Neotropical lanternfly with a broad head process and cryptically patterned forewings that reveal startling eyespot hindwings when threatened. The body is mottled gray-brown.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, it suddenly flashes its eyespot-bearing hindwings to startle predators, a behavior known as a deimatic display.
Green Rice Leafhopper
A major pest of rice in tropical Asia, transmitting tungro virus disease. It is one of the most economically damaging leafhoppers in the world.
Did You Know?
Rice tungro virus transmitted by this leafhopper can destroy entire rice harvests, threatening food security for millions.