Oak Leafhopper vs Dog-Day Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oak Leafhopper | Dog-Day Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Typhlocyba quercus | Neotibicen canicularis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadellidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 2.5-3.5 mm | 27-33 mm |
| Habitat | Parks | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern and central North America from Canada to the Gulf states |
| 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.
Dog-Day Cicada
A large green and black annual cicada that sings during the hottest days of summer. Its buzzing call is the quintessential sound of late summer in North America.
Did You Know?
Its common name comes from its emergence during the 'dog days' of summer, the hottest period from July to August.