Sage Leafhopper vs Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sage Leafhopper | Brown Marmorated Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eupteryx melissae | Halyomorpha halys |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadellidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 3-3.5 mm | 12-17 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Asia, North America, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sage Leafhopper
A small, attractively marked leafhopper found on sage and other labiates in gardens. Feeding causes pale stippling on leaves. Originally Mediterranean but expanding northward.
Did You Know?
Has expanded its range significantly northward in Europe, likely benefiting from climate change and herb gardening.
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
A shield-shaped brown bug with marbled patterning and distinctive white-banded antennae. Native to East Asia, it has become a devastating invasive agricultural pest on multiple continents.
Did You Know?
This stink bug releases a pungent chemical from thoracic glands when disturbed, and a single house can harbor over 25,000 overwintering adults in its wall voids.