Red-Banded Leafhopper vs Citrus Spittlebug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-Banded Leafhopper | Citrus Spittlebug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Graphocephala coccinea | Clastoptera undulata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadellidae | Clastopteridae |
| Size | 7-9 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Orchards |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Southeastern United States, Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red-Banded Leafhopper
A brilliantly colored leafhopper with alternating red and blue-green stripes. It is one of the most visually striking leafhoppers in North America.
Did You Know?
Its candy-striped red and blue pattern makes it look more like a tiny piece of jewelry than an insect.
Citrus Spittlebug
A small oval-shaped spittlebug with dark brown and cream banding. Nymphs produce frothy spittle masses on pecan, citrus, and other trees throughout the southeastern United States.
Did You Know?
Spittle masses produced by the nymphs can be so abundant on pecan trees that they rain down on people walking beneath, giving the impression of a light drizzle.