Mountain Leafhopper vs Azalea Lace Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Leafhopper | Azalea Lace Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicadella montana | Stephanitis pyrioides |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadellidae | Tingidae |
| Size | 7-9 mm body length | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Underground |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | East Asia, North America, 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.
Azalea Lace Bug
A tiny lace bug with beautifully ornate, net-veined wings that is a major pest of azaleas and rhododendrons. Native to East Asia, it has become established in North America and Europe. Feeding causes white stippling on leaves.
Did You Know?
Females insert their eggs into leaf tissue and cover them with a dark varnish-like substance, making them nearly invisible to predators.