Tarnished Plant Bug vs Blue-Green Sharpshooter
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tarnished Plant Bug | Blue-Green Sharpshooter |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lygus lineolaris | Graphocephala atropunctata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Miridae | Cicadellidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tarnished Plant Bug
A small, mottled brown and green plant bug that is one of the most damaging agricultural pests in North America. It feeds on over 300 plant species, causing distorted growth and blemished fruits. The adults are strong fliers that readily colonize new fields.
Did You Know?
Its feeding injects a toxin that destroys plant cells around the feeding site, causing the characteristic dimpled, scarred appearance on strawberries known as 'catfacing.'
Blue-Green Sharpshooter
A strikingly colored blue-green leafhopper native to the western US. It is an important vector of Pierce's disease in California vineyards.
Did You Know?
Despite its tiny size, it can transmit the devastating Xylella bacterium that kills grapevines and other crops.