Mountain Leafhopper vs Alpine Snow Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Leafhopper | Alpine Snow Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicadella montana | Chionea lutescens |
| Order | Hemiptera | Diptera |
| Family | Cicadellidae | Limoniidae |
| Size | 7-9 mm body length | 3-5 mm body length |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Scavengers |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Alps, Central Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Alpine Snow Fly
A yellowish wingless crane fly found on snow in alpine regions. It breeds in soil beneath the snowpack where larvae feed on decaying matter.
Did You Know?
Adults emerge in midwinter and mate directly on the snow surface.