Mountain Leafhopper vs Bordered Plant Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Leafhopper | Bordered Plant Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicadella montana | Largus californicus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadellidae | Largidae |
| Size | 7-9 mm body length | 12-17 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | North America |
| 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.
Bordered Plant Bug
A dark blue-black bug with bright orange margins common in arid parts of California. Nymphs are iridescent blue and gather in large groups.
Did You Know?
Nymphs cluster in spectacular iridescent blue groups that can number in the hundreds on a single plant.