New Caledonian Monarch Fly vs Blue-Green Sharpshooter
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | New Caledonian Monarch Fly | Blue-Green Sharpshooter |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bactrocera umbrosa | Graphocephala atropunctata |
| Order | Diptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Tephritidae | Cicadellidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | New Caledonia, Pacific Islands | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
New Caledonian Monarch Fly
A fruit fly found in New Caledonia and the western Pacific. It is a pest of breadfruit and jackfruit trees.
Did You Know?
Males gather in large leks on fruit trees where they display to attract females.
Blue-Green Sharpshooter
A strikingly colored blue-green leafhopper native to the western US. It is an important vector of Pierce's disease in California vineyards.
Did You Know?
Despite its tiny size, it can transmit the devastating Xylella bacterium that kills grapevines and other crops.