Water Scorpion vs Hawaiian Planthopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Water Scorpion | Hawaiian Planthopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nepa cinerea | Nesosydne chambersi |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Nepidae | Delphacidae |
| Size | 18-22 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Hawaii |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Water Scorpion
A flat aquatic bug that lurks in shallow water resembling a dead leaf. It breathes through a long tail-like siphon that breaks the water surface.
Did You Know?
Despite its name and scorpion-like raptorial forelegs, the water scorpion is a weak swimmer and instead ambushes prey from vegetation.
Hawaiian Planthopper
A tiny planthopper endemic to Hawaii that feeds on native grasses. It is one of over 100 Nesosydne species that evolved on the islands.
Did You Know?
The genus Nesosydne underwent one of the most spectacular adaptive radiations of any insect group in Hawaii.