Rhododendron Leafhopper vs Harlequin Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rhododendron Leafhopper | Harlequin Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Graphocephala fennahi | Murgantia histrionica |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadellidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 8-9 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America, invasive in Europe | North America |
| 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.
Harlequin Bug
A boldly patterned stink bug with striking black and orange or red markings arranged in a harlequin pattern. It is a significant pest of cabbage and other cruciferous crops.
Did You Know?
Female harlequin bugs lay their barrel-shaped eggs in precise double rows of 12, resembling tiny black-and-white striped barrels arranged like dominos.