Potato Leafhopper vs Willow Bean-Gall Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Potato Leafhopper | Willow Bean-Gall Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Empoasca fabae | Pontania proxima |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cicadellidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 3-3.5 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Wetlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe, Western Asia |
| 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.
Willow Bean-Gall Sawfly
A tiny sawfly that induces distinctive bean-shaped galls on the leaves of various willow species. Each gall contains a single larva feeding on internal gall tissue.
Did You Know?
The gall-inducing chemicals secreted by the larva redirect the plant's growth to create a nutrient-rich chamber specifically for the larva's benefit.