Currant Stem Girdler vs Common Froghopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Currant Stem Girdler | Common Froghopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Janus integer | Philaenus spumarius form typicus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cephidae | Aphrophoridae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 5-7mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Currant Stem Girdler
A slender black stem sawfly that attacks currant and gooseberry bushes. Females girdle the stem tips with their ovipositor, causing them to wilt.
Did You Know?
The female girdles the stem above the egg insertion point, causing the tip to wilt and die, which provides the larva with softened stem tissue to feed on.
Common Froghopper
The classic form of the common froghopper with mottled brown coloring. Creates the familiar cuckoo-spit on plants.
Did You Know?
The white frothy cuckoo-spit on plants is produced by nymphs blowing air into a sticky fluid excreted from their rear end.