Aster Leafhopper vs Marmalade Hoverfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Aster Leafhopper | Marmalade Hoverfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macrosteles quadrilineatus | Episyrphus balteatus balteatus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Diptera |
| Family | Cicadellidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 8-12mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Aster Leafhopper
A tiny green leafhopper that transmits aster yellows phytoplasma to hundreds of plant species. It is one of the most economically important leafhopper vectors.
Did You Know?
The aster yellows disease it transmits can infect over 300 plant species, making it one of the broadest plant diseases known.
Marmalade Hoverfly
A common hoverfly with distinctive double black bands on an orange abdomen. One of the most effective migrant pollinators.
Did You Know?
Migrates in billions from continental Europe to Britain each spring and its larvae eat astronomical numbers of aphids.