Beet Leafhopper vs Large Scabious Mining Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Beet Leafhopper | Large Scabious Mining Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Circulifer tenellus | Andrena hattorfiana |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cicadellidae | Andrenidae |
| Size | 3-3.5 mm | 14-17 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Western North America, Mediterranean, Middle East | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Vulnerable |
Beet Leafhopper
A small pale green to tan leafhopper that transmits curly top virus to sugar beets, tomatoes, and beans. It breeds on desert weeds and migrates to cultivated crops.
Did You Know?
Curly top virus transmitted by this leafhopper nearly destroyed the sugar beet industry in the western United States in the early 1900s.
Large Scabious Mining Bee
One of the largest European mining bees with a striking red abdomen loaded with pink pollen. It is a specialist of field scabious flowers.
Did You Know?
Females can carry a huge ball of bright pink scabious pollen on their hind legs that is visible from several meters away.