Rhododendron Leafhopper vs Pallid Kissing Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rhododendron Leafhopper | Pallid Kissing Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Graphocephala fennahi | Triatoma pallidipennis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadellidae | Reduviidae |
| Size | 8-9 mm | 24-30 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Indoors |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | North America, invasive in Europe | Mexico |
| 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.
Pallid Kissing Bug
A Chagas disease vector found in central and southwestern Mexico. It readily colonizes human dwellings in rural areas.
Did You Know?
It is the most frequently collected triatomine species inside homes in the state of Morelos, Mexico.