Rhododendron Leafhopper vs Spotted Camel Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rhododendron Leafhopper | Spotted Camel Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Graphocephala fennahi | Ceuthophilus maculatus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Cicadellidae | Rhaphidophoridae |
| Size | 8-9 mm | 15-25mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Caves |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Fungus 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.
Spotted Camel Cricket
A hump-backed wingless cricket with spotted brown coloring and very long hind legs. It is nocturnal and lives in cool dark spaces. It can leap remarkable distances when disturbed.
Did You Know?
Millions of these crickets live in some cave systems, forming the base of the cave food chain.