Twolined Chestnut Borer vs Small Brown Planthopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Twolined Chestnut Borer | Small Brown Planthopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agrilus bilineatus | Laodelphax striatellus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Delphacidae |
| Size | 5–12 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | East Asia, Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Twolined Chestnut Borer
A jewel beetle that attacks stressed oaks and chestnuts in eastern North America. It is named for two pale stripes running along its wing covers.
Did You Know?
Drought-stressed oaks are highly susceptible, and repeated attacks over two to three years can kill large trees.
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.