Rhododendron Leafhopper vs Sirex Woodwasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rhododendron Leafhopper | Sirex Woodwasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Graphocephala fennahi | Sirex noctilio |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cicadellidae | Siricidae |
| Size | 8-9 mm | 15-36 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | North America, invasive in Europe | Europe, Africa, Australasia, South 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.
Sirex Woodwasp
A large blue-black woodwasp that bores into pine trees to lay eggs. It injects a symbiotic fungus into the wood that feeds its developing larvae.
Did You Know?
Females carry a special fungus in abdominal glands and inoculate trees during egg-laying.