Oak Leafhopper vs Kaempfer Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oak Leafhopper | Kaempfer Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Typhlocyba quercus | Platypleura kaempferi |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadellidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 2.5-3.5 mm | 22-28 mm |
| Habitat | Parks | Underground |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Japan, Korea, Eastern China |
| 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.
Kaempfer Cicada
A small cicada with cryptic bark-like coloration and a distinctive rattling call. It is named after the German naturalist Engelbert Kaempfer who studied Japanese natural history.
Did You Know?
Known as 'niiniizemi' in Japan, it is one of the first cicadas to begin calling in early summer, heralding the start of the cicada season.