Red-Banded Leafhopper vs Red Soldier Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-Banded Leafhopper | Red Soldier Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Graphocephala coccinea | Rhagonycha fulva |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicadellidae | Cantharidae |
| Size | 7-9 mm | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| 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.
Red Soldier Beetle
A very common soldier beetle in Europe with orange-red elytra tipped in black. It is one of the most familiar beetles on hogweed and other umbellifer flowers.
Did You Know?
In the UK it is commonly known as the bloodsucker beetle, though it is completely harmless to humans.