Cabbage Whitefly vs Mountain Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cabbage Whitefly | Mountain Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aleyrodes proletella | Cicadetta montana |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Aleyrodidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 1-1.5 mm | 20-26 mm body length |
| Habitat | Farmland | Mountains |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa, Western Asia | Europe, British Isles, Central Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Near Threatened |
Cabbage Whitefly
A small white-winged insect that infests brassica crops, weakening plants with sap feeding and honeydew production. Populations have increased dramatically in European cabbage and kale crops.
Did You Know?
Unlike most whiteflies, it thrives outdoors in cool temperate climates rather than in tropical greenhouses.
Mountain Cicada
One of the few cicadas found at high elevations in Europe. Males produce a high-pitched continuous song from treetops.
Did You Know?
Its song is so high-pitched that many people cannot hear it.