Cixiid Planthopper vs Florida Leaf-footed Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cixiid Planthopper | Florida Leaf-footed Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cixius nervosus | Acanthocephala femorata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cixiidae | Coreidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 18-22 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Southeastern United States, Caribbean |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cixiid Planthopper
A small brownish planthopper with prominently veined transparent wings. Nymphs develop underground feeding on roots, while adults are found on shrubs and tree foliage.
Did You Know?
Cixiid planthoppers are important vectors of phytoplasma diseases affecting fruit trees, grapevines, and other crops across Europe.
Florida Leaf-footed Bug
A large robust coreid bug with distinctive leaf-like expansions on its hind tibiae. It is dark brown to black with slightly expanded pronotal margins. Males possess greatly enlarged hind femora used in intrasexual combat.
Did You Know?
When threatened, it can release a pungent spray from scent glands that smells like rotten almonds and can stain skin temporarily.