Black-and-Red Froghopper vs Ricaniid Planthopper

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute	Black-and-Red Froghopper	Ricaniid Planthopper
Scientific Name	Cercopis arcuata	Ricania speculum
Order	Hemiptera	Hemiptera
Family	Cercopidae	Ricaniidae
Size	8-10 mm	8-12 mm
Habitat	Grasslands	Orchards
Diet	Sap Feeders	Fruit Feeders
Regions	Southern Europe, Mediterranean	South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia
Conservation	Least Concern	Not Evaluated

Black-and-Red Froghopper

A southern European froghopper similar to C. vulnerata but with differently shaped red markings. It is common in Mediterranean grasslands.

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Its bright coloration warns predators of its distasteful body chemistry, a defense rare among xylem-feeders.

A broad-winged planthopper with dark, glossy wings held tent-like over its body. It is a pest of tea, coffee, and various fruit trees across Asia.

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Its nymphs produce long waxy tail filaments that may help them parachute safely if they fall from host plants.