Tomato Potato Psyllid vs Black-and-Red Froghopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tomato Potato Psyllid | Black-and-Red Froghopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bactericera cockerelli | Cercopis arcuata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Triozidae | Cercopidae |
| Size | 2.5-3 mm | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Western North America, Central America, New Zealand | Southern Europe, Mediterranean |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Tomato Potato Psyllid
A small striped psyllid that transmits the zebra chip disease bacterium to potato crops. It also causes psyllid yellows on tomatoes through toxic saliva injection.
Did You Know?
Zebra chip disease, which it transmits, causes dark striped patterns inside fried potato chips, rendering them unsaleable.
Black-and-Red Froghopper
A southern European froghopper similar to C. vulnerata but with differently shaped red markings. It is common in Mediterranean grasslands.
Did You Know?
Its bright coloration warns predators of its distasteful body chemistry, a defense rare among xylem-feeders.