Beet Leafhopper vs Striped Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Beet Leafhopper | Striped Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Circulifer tenellus | Paragymnopleurus striatus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicadellidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 3-3.5 mm | 10-16 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Western North America, Mediterranean, Middle East | Southeast Asia |
| 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.
Striped Dung Beetle
A small to medium roller dung beetle with faint longitudinal striations on the elytra. It is black with a slightly convex profile and very active in daylight. Commonly found at fresh cattle dung across its range.
Did You Know?
This species can arrive at a fresh dung pat within seconds of it being deposited.