Beet Leafhopper vs Palo Verde Root Borer Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Beet Leafhopper | Palo Verde Root Borer Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Circulifer tenellus | Okanagana hesperia |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadellidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 3-3.5 mm | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Western North America, Mediterranean, Middle East | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Palo Verde Root Borer Cicada
A medium-sized dark cicada found in sagebrush steppe and desert grasslands. Males call from low shrubs during the heat of summer afternoons.
Did You Know?
Its nymphs may spend up to five years underground feeding on root fluids before emerging as adults.