Three-Cornered Alfalfa Treehopper vs Cascade Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Three-Cornered Alfalfa Treehopper | Cascade Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Spissistilus festinus | Platypedia areolata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Membracidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 18-24 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Three-Cornered Alfalfa Treehopper
A small green wedge-shaped treehopper that is a pest of soybeans and alfalfa. It girdles plant stems during egg-laying, causing significant crop damage.
Did You Know?
Its stem-girdling egg-laying habit can cause soybean plants to snap at the base in strong winds.
Cascade Cicada
A small western North American cicada that produces sound by wing-flicking rather than typical tymbals. It is found in mountainous conifer forests.
Did You Know?
Instead of the typical buzzing song, it communicates by rapidly clicking its wings against branches.