Three-Cornered Alfalfa Treehopper vs Seven-Spot Ladybird
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Three-Cornered Alfalfa Treehopper | Seven-Spot Ladybird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Spissistilus festinus | Coccinella septempunctata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Membracidae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Asia, 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.
Seven-Spot Ladybird
The most common ladybird in Europe. Its bright red coloring with seven black spots warns predators of its bitter taste. A voracious predator of aphids.
Did You Know?
A single seven-spot ladybird can eat over 5,000 aphids in its lifetime, making it one of the most effective biological pest controllers.