Harlequin Flower Beetle vs Smoke-Tree Sharpshooter
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Harlequin Flower Beetle | Smoke-Tree Sharpshooter |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnetis thula | Homalodisca liturata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cicadellidae |
| Size | 12-18mm | 11-13 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Indoors |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America, South America | North America, Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Harlequin Flower Beetle
A colorful scarab with variable patterns of brown cream and black resembling calico fabric. No two individuals look exactly alike.
Did You Know?
Like rose chafers it flies with its elytra closed using notches at the sides to deploy its flight wings.
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.