Red-Banded Leafhopper vs Soybean Aphid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-Banded Leafhopper | Soybean Aphid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Graphocephala coccinea | Aphis glycines |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadellidae | Aphididae |
| Size | 7-9 mm | 1-1.5 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America | North America, East Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Soybean Aphid
A small pale yellow aphid that invaded North America in 2000 and became the most important soybean pest on the continent. Dense colonies stunt plants and reduce pod fill.
Did You Know?
Populations can double every two to three days under favorable conditions, reaching tens of thousands per plant.