Red-Banded Leafhopper vs Rose Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-Banded Leafhopper | Rose Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Graphocephala coccinea | Dasineura rhodophaga |
| Order | Hemiptera | Diptera |
| Family | Cicadellidae | Cecidomyiidae |
| Size | 7-9 mm | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Gall Makers |
| Regions | North America | 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.
Rose Midge
A tiny gall midge whose larvae develop inside rose buds, causing them to blacken and fail to open. Adults are delicate yellowish flies barely visible to the naked eye.
Did You Know?
A single rose bud can contain dozens of tiny orange larvae that destroy the flower before it ever opens.