White-Tipped Planthopper vs Thorn Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White-Tipped Planthopper | Thorn Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Siphanta acuta | Umbonia crassicornis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Flatidae | Membracidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Underground |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, introduced to Hawaii, California, Mediterranean | Central America, South America, North America |
| 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.
Thorn Bug
Extraordinary treehopper with a thorn-shaped pronotum that makes it look exactly like a plant thorn when sitting on a branch. Mothers guard eggs and nymphs aggressively.
Did You Know?
Treehoppers have evolved the most bizarre body shapes of any insect — their enlarged pronotum can mimic thorns, helicopter blades, antlers, and even ant-like forms.