Mountain Leafhopper vs Poultry Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Leafhopper | Poultry Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicadella montana | Haematosiphon inodorus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadellidae | Cimicidae |
| Size | 7-9 mm body length | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Parasites |
| 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.
Poultry Bug
A cimicid ectoparasite of poultry native to North America that is closely related to bed bugs. Heavy infestations can cause anemia and reduced egg production in chickens.
Did You Know?
Its natural hosts are cliff-nesting raptors, but it has adapted to parasitize domestic poultry.