Fairyfly Wasp vs Red-Banded Leafhopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fairyfly Wasp | Red-Banded Leafhopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dicopomorpha echmepterygis | Graphocephala coccinea |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Mymaridae | Cicadellidae |
| Size | 0.139-0.240 mm | 7-9 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Fairyfly Wasp
The smallest known insect in the world at just 0.139 mm in length. Males are blind, wingless, and smaller than some single-celled organisms.
Did You Know?
Males of this species are smaller than a paramecium — they are blind and wingless, existing solely to mate with sisters before they even leave the host egg.
Red-Banded Leafhopper
A brilliantly colored leafhopper with alternating red and blue-green stripes. It is one of the most visually striking leafhoppers in North America.
Did You Know?
Its candy-striped red and blue pattern makes it look more like a tiny piece of jewelry than an insect.