White-Tipped Planthopper vs Plum Curculio
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White-Tipped Planthopper | Plum Curculio |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Siphanta acuta | Conotrachelus nenuphar |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Flatidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, introduced to Hawaii, California, Mediterranean | Eastern North America from Canada to the Gulf states |
| 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.
Plum Curculio
A dark brown snout beetle covered in warty bumps that is a major pest of stone fruits. Females carve a crescent-shaped scar around each egg they lay in developing fruit.
Did You Know?
The distinctive crescent-shaped scar it cuts around each egg prevents the growing fruit from crushing the larva inside.