Potato Leafhopper vs Superb Green Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Potato Leafhopper | Superb Green Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Empoasca fabae | Neotibicen superbus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadellidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 3-3.5 mm | 33-40 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Southwestern United States from Texas to Arizona |
| 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.
Superb Green Cicada
A large and strikingly green cicada of the American Southwest with a powerful buzzing song. It is one of the most robust cicada species in North America.
Did You Know?
Its call is so loud it can reach over 100 decibels, making it one of the noisiest insects in North America.