Korean Water Scorpion vs Mountain Leafhopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Korean Water Scorpion | Mountain Leafhopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Laccotrephes japonensis | Cicadella montana |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Nepidae | Cicadellidae |
| Size | 30-38 mm | 7-9 mm body length |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Mountains |
| Diet | Predators | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan/Korea | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Korean Water Scorpion
A flat, leaf-shaped aquatic predator found in Japan and Korea. Despite its name, it is not a true scorpion but a true bug with raptorial forelegs. Breathes through a siphon-like tail appendage.
Did You Know?
The long breathing siphon at the rear works like a snorkel, allowing the water scorpion to breathe while remaining submerged and hidden among leaf litter.
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.