Leaf-footed Bug vs Glassy-winged Sharpshooter
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Leaf-footed Bug | Glassy-winged Sharpshooter |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptoglossus occidentalis | Homalodisca vitripennis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Coreidae | Cicadellidae |
| Size | 16-20 mm | 12-14 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Woodlands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Europe | Southeastern US, California, introduced to Tahiti and Hawaii |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Leaf-footed Bug
A medium to large brown bug with a distinctive white zigzag band across the wings and flattened, leaf-like expansions on the hind tibiae. It feeds on developing conifer seeds.
Did You Know?
Originally native to western North America, this bug has rapidly invaded Europe since 1999, spreading across the entire continent in just two decades.
Glassy-winged Sharpshooter
A large leafhopper that spreads Pierce's disease bacteria devastating to grapevines. It feeds on xylem sap and can process 300 times its body weight in fluid daily.
Did You Know?
It excretes so much liquid while feeding that it produces a fine rain beneath infested plants.