Sallow vs Sage Leafhopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sallow | Sage Leafhopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xanthia icteritia | Eupteryx melissae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Cicadellidae |
| Size | 30-36 mm wingspan | 3-3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sallow
A pretty golden-yellow moth found in autumn, associated with sallow trees. Adults can be attracted to sugar or wine rope. Larvae feed on sallow catkins before descending to feed on low plants.
Did You Know?
Larvae begin life eating sallow catkins high in trees, then descend to complete development on ground-level plants.
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.