Rhododendron Leafhopper vs Water Measurer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rhododendron Leafhopper | Water Measurer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Graphocephala fennahi | Hydrometra australis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadellidae | Hydrometridae |
| Size | 8-9 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, invasive in Europe | Americas, from southern United States to 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.
Water Measurer
A very slender, elongate semi-aquatic bug that walks slowly on water surfaces in the Americas. Its head is exceptionally long and narrow with a small rostrum at the tip. It moves with slow, deliberate steps along pond margins.
Did You Know?
It is so lightweight that it can walk on the water surface without breaking the surface tension, leaving no visible dimples where its feet contact the water.