European Fruit Scale vs Keeled Treehopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Fruit Scale | Keeled Treehopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Parthenolecanium corni | Entylia carinata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Coccidae | Membracidae |
| Size | 3-6 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Asia | North America, Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
European Fruit Scale
A polyphagous soft scale insect that infests fruit trees, ornamentals, and forest trees across Europe. Heavy infestations cause branch dieback.
Did You Know?
Its domed brown scale covering makes it resemble a tiny helmet attached to the twig.
Keeled Treehopper
A small, flattened treehopper with a pronounced dorsal keel running along its pronotum. It is widespread across the Americas on many host plants.
Did You Know?
Its flat, leaf-like profile makes it look like a tiny bump or bud on a plant stem.