Tomato Potato Psyllid vs Rose Leafhopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tomato Potato Psyllid | Rose Leafhopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bactericera cockerelli | Edwardsiana rosae |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Triozidae | Cicadellidae |
| Size | 2.5-3 mm | 3-3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Gardens |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Western North America, Central America, New Zealand | Europe |
| 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.
Rose Leafhopper
A tiny pale leafhopper that feeds on rose leaves, causing characteristic pale stippling. One of the most common leafhopper pests in gardens. Multiple generations per year.
Did You Know?
The pale stippling damage on rose leaves is often blamed on other pests, making this tiny insect an unrecognized culprit.