Blue-Green Sharpshooter vs Conenose Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue-Green Sharpshooter | Conenose Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Graphocephala atropunctata | Triatoma protracta |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadellidae | Reduviidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 17-22 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Western United States, Northern Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Blue-Green Sharpshooter
A strikingly colored blue-green leafhopper native to the western US. It is an important vector of Pierce's disease in California vineyards.
Did You Know?
Despite its tiny size, it can transmit the devastating Xylella bacterium that kills grapevines and other crops.
Conenose Bug
A kissing bug native to the western United States that commonly enters homes to feed on sleeping residents. Its bite can cause severe allergic reactions in sensitized individuals.
Did You Know?
Repeated bites can lead to anaphylactic shock in sensitized individuals, requiring emergency treatment.