Oak Leafhopper vs Desert Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oak Leafhopper | Desert Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Typhlocyba quercus | Diceroprocta semicincta |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadellidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 2.5-3.5 mm | 28-35 mm |
| Habitat | Parks | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Oak Leafhopper
A tiny pale green leafhopper found on oak trees. Feeds by piercing leaf cells, causing pale stippling. Can be extremely abundant on oaks in summer.
Did You Know?
Can occur in such high densities that they rain down from oak trees when branches are shaken.
Desert Cicada
A heat-loving cicada found throughout the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts. Its shrill call is one of the most characteristic sounds of the desert summer.
Did You Know?
It sweats through tiny pores to cool itself, one of the few insects known to use evaporative cooling.