Neotropical Shield Bug vs Mountain Leafhopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neotropical Shield Bug | Mountain Leafhopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Edessa meditabunda | Cicadella montana |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Cicadellidae |
| Size | 12-17 mm | 7-9 mm body length |
| Habitat | Farmland | Mountains |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Neotropical Shield Bug
A medium-sized green and brown shield-shaped stink bug common in South American agriculture. It is an important pest of soybeans and other legumes.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, it releases aldehydes from thoracic glands that smell strongly of cilantro to repel attackers.
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.