White-Tipped Planthopper vs Large Brown Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White-Tipped Planthopper | Large Brown Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Siphanta acuta | Graptopsaltria nigrofuscata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Flatidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 35-40 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, introduced to Hawaii, California, Mediterranean | Japan, Eastern China, Korea |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
White-Tipped Planthopper
A bright green, wedge-shaped planthopper with white-tipped wings that mimics a small leaf. It is a common pest that has spread to many subtropical regions.
Did You Know?
It holds its wings steeply tent-like over its body, creating a perfect leaf-shaped silhouette.
Large Brown Cicada
A common Japanese cicada known as 'aburazemi' with opaque brownish wings, unusual among cicadas. It produces an oil-sizzling sound that fills urban and forested areas in summer.
Did You Know?
Its Japanese name 'aburazemi' means 'oil cicada' because its call sounds like oil sizzling in a frying pan.