Penthicodes Lanternfly vs Blue-Green Sharpshooter
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Penthicodes Lanternfly | Blue-Green Sharpshooter |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Penthicodes pulchella | Graphocephala atropunctata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Fulgoridae | Cicadellidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Orchards |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Indonesia, Java, Sumatra | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Penthicodes Lanternfly
A strikingly beautiful Southeast Asian lanternfly with iridescent blue-green forewings and contrasting red-orange hindwings. Its compact head process is short and rounded.
Did You Know?
This species is highly prized by insect collectors for its metallic coloration, which rivals that of many jewel beetles.
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.