Rhododendron Leafhopper vs Casemaking Clothes Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rhododendron Leafhopper | Casemaking Clothes Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Graphocephala fennahi | Tinea pellionella |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cicadellidae | Tineidae |
| Size | 8-9 mm | 10-15 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, invasive in Europe | Cosmopolitan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Rhododendron Leafhopper
A brightly colored red and blue-green leafhopper that feeds on rhododendrons. It vectors a fungus that causes rhododendron bud blast disease.
Did You Know?
Its vivid candy-stripe coloration makes it one of the most recognizable leafhoppers in gardens.
Casemaking Clothes Moth
A small silvery-brown moth whose larva constructs a portable silken case that it drags along as it feeds. It is a significant pest of furs, woolens, and museum specimens.
Did You Know?
The larva never leaves its portable case, enlarging it as it grows by adding fibers from whatever material it is eating.