Columbian Flower Planthopper vs Smoke-Tree Sharpshooter
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Columbian Flower Planthopper | Smoke-Tree Sharpshooter |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Poekilloptera phalaenoides | Homalodisca liturata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Flatidae | Cicadellidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 11-13 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Indoors |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Central America, South America | North America, Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Columbian Flower Planthopper
A large and spectacular flatid with broad white wings marked with black spots, closely resembling a moth. Groups of nymphs produce masses of white waxy filaments on branches.
Did You Know?
Clusters of waxy-coated nymphs on a branch can look like a fungal growth or cotton mass, providing effective communal camouflage.
Smoke-Tree Sharpshooter
A large leafhopper native to the southwestern US and Mexico closely related to the glassy-winged sharpshooter. It is a vector of xylem-dwelling plant pathogens.
Did You Know?
Unlike most leafhoppers, it feeds on xylem sap which is so nutrient-poor it must process enormous volumes daily.