Potato Leafhopper vs Fan-foot Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Potato Leafhopper | Fan-foot Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Empoasca fabae | Zanclognatha tarsipennalis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cicadellidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 3-3.5 mm | 26-32 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.
Fan-foot Moth
A subtle brown moth with fan-shaped palps and delicate wing markings. Found in woodland where dead leaves accumulate. Larvae feed on dead leaves on the woodland floor.
Did You Know?
The males have distinctive enlarged fan-shaped labial palps that give this moth its common name.