Potato Leafhopper vs Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Potato Leafhopper | Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Empoasca fabae | Xanthorhoe ferrugata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cicadellidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 3-3.5 mm | 22-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Potato Leafhopper
A small bright green leafhopper that causes hopperburn on potato, bean, and alfalfa leaves. It migrates northward each spring on storm fronts from the Gulf states.
Did You Know?
It runs sideways when disturbed, a distinctive behavior that helps distinguish it from other leafhoppers.
Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet
A common but variable carpet moth found in gardens and hedgerows. Wing pattern ranges from pale to very dark. Larvae feed on bedstraws and other low plants.
Did You Know?
So variable in appearance that dark and light forms were once described as separate species.