Case-bearing Leaf Beetle vs Potato Leafhopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Case-bearing Leaf Beetle | Potato Leafhopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cryptocephalus sericeus | Empoasca fabae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Cicadellidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 3-3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Case-bearing Leaf Beetle
A brilliant metallic green to golden beetle with a cylindrical body shape typical of case-bearing chrysomelids. Adults are commonly found on flowers and leaves in sunny meadows.
Did You Know?
Larvae construct a protective case from their own fecal material, which they carry around and enlarge as they grow, much like caddisfly larvae.
Potato Leafhopper
A small bright green leafhopper that causes hopperburn on potato, bean, and alfalfa leaves. It migrates northward each spring on storm fronts from the Gulf states.
Did You Know?
It runs sideways when disturbed, a distinctive behavior that helps distinguish it from other leafhoppers.