Pear Psylla vs Common Froghopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pear Psylla | Common Froghopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cacopsylla pyri | Philaenus spumarius form typicus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Psyllidae | Aphrophoridae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 5-7mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Underground |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western North America | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Pear Psylla
A small winged psyllid that is the most important insect pest of European pear orchards. Nymphs produce copious honeydew that causes fruit russeting and sooty mold.
Did You Know?
It can inject a toxin while feeding that causes a condition called psylla shock, which can kill young pear trees.
Common Froghopper
The classic form of the common froghopper with mottled brown coloring. Creates the familiar cuckoo-spit on plants.
Did You Know?
The white frothy cuckoo-spit on plants is produced by nymphs blowing air into a sticky fluid excreted from their rear end.