Dog-Day Cicada vs Mountain Leafhopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dog-Day Cicada | Mountain Leafhopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neotibicen canicularis | Cicadella montana |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Cicadellidae |
| Size | 27-33 mm | 7-9 mm body length |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern and central North America from Canada to the Gulf states | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dog-Day Cicada
A large green and black annual cicada that sings during the hottest days of summer. Its buzzing call is the quintessential sound of late summer in North America.
Did You Know?
Its common name comes from its emergence during the 'dog days' of summer, the hottest period from July to August.
Mountain Leafhopper
A bright green leafhopper found on mountain herbs and shrubs. It feeds on plant phloem sap and can jump impressive distances.
Did You Know?
It can leap over 100 times its own body length to escape predators.