Large White vs Aster Leafhopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large White | Aster Leafhopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pieris brassicae | Macrosteles quadrilineatus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Cicadellidae |
| Size | 58-63 mm wingspan | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Large White
A common white butterfly with black wingtips and one or two black spots on the forewing. Its green-yellow caterpillars are a major agricultural pest of brassica crops.
Did You Know?
The caterpillars sequester mustard oils from their food plants and can spray these noxious chemicals at attacking predators.
Aster Leafhopper
A tiny green leafhopper that transmits aster yellows phytoplasma to hundreds of plant species. It is one of the most economically important leafhopper vectors.
Did You Know?
The aster yellows disease it transmits can infect over 300 plant species, making it one of the broadest plant diseases known.