White-Backed Planthopper vs Grain Aphid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White-Backed Planthopper | Grain Aphid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sogatella furcifera | Sitobion avenae |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Delphacidae | Aphididae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 1.5-3 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia, Australia, Pacific Islands | Europe, Asia, Africa, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
White-Backed Planthopper
A small delphacid planthopper with a distinctive white dorsal stripe on an otherwise brown body. It is a major rice pest that migrates long distances on monsoon winds.
Did You Know?
It can travel over 1,000 km in a single migratory flight by riding monsoon winds, colonizing new rice crops far from its origin.
Grain Aphid
A major pest of cereal crops in Europe and other temperate regions. It feeds on ears and leaves, reducing grain quality and transmitting barley yellow dwarf virus.
Did You Know?
Feeding on wheat ears during grain fill can reduce thousand-kernel weight by up to 20%.