Marbled Minor vs Derbid Planthopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Marbled Minor | Derbid Planthopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oligia strigilis | Anotia bonnetii |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Derbidae |
| Size | 24-28 mm wingspan | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern United States, Caribbean, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Marbled Minor
A small, cryptically marked moth that is extremely variable in pattern. Part of a complex of similar-looking species that can only be reliably separated by dissection.
Did You Know?
Part of a notoriously difficult species complex where three species look almost identical.
Derbid Planthopper
A delicate planthopper with elongated, paddle-shaped wings held flat over the body. It is pale yellowish-green and often found resting on palm fronds and broad-leaved plants.
Did You Know?
Unlike most planthoppers, derbid nymphs are mycophagous, feeding on fungal hyphae in leaf litter and rotting wood before switching to plant sap as adults.