African Bladder Cicada vs Blue-Green Sharpshooter
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Bladder Cicada | Blue-Green Sharpshooter |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platypleura stridula | Graphocephala atropunctata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Cicadellidae |
| Size | 28-35 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Orchards |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Bladder Cicada
A sub-Saharan African cicada with flattened lateral extensions on its abdomen. It is commonly heard calling from trees in woodland savannas.
Did You Know?
The flattened thoracic extensions help the cicada blend seamlessly against tree bark when at rest.
Blue-Green Sharpshooter
A strikingly colored blue-green leafhopper native to the western US. It is an important vector of Pierce's disease in California vineyards.
Did You Know?
Despite its tiny size, it can transmit the devastating Xylella bacterium that kills grapevines and other crops.