Swede Midge vs Potato Leafhopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Swede Midge | Potato Leafhopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Contarinia nasturtii | Empoasca fabae |
| Order | Diptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cecidomyiidae | Cicadellidae |
| Size | 1.5-2 mm | 3-3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Swede Midge
A minute yellowish-brown gall midge that attacks brassica crops by distorting growing points. Its tiny larvae feed inside developing buds, causing characteristic twisted and swollen growth.
Did You Know?
It was first detected in North America in 2000 and has since become a major emerging pest of brassica crops.
Potato Leafhopper
A small bright green leafhopper that causes hopperburn on potato, bean, and alfalfa leaves. It migrates northward each spring on storm fronts from the Gulf states.
Did You Know?
It runs sideways when disturbed, a distinctive behavior that helps distinguish it from other leafhoppers.