Ugandan Frog Leafhopper vs Psyllid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ugandan Frog Leafhopper | Psyllid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Batracomorphus ruthae | Diaphorina citri |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadellidae | Liviidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Orchards |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Africa | Asia, Americas, Africa |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Ugandan Frog Leafhopper
One of seven new frog-like leafhoppers discovered in Uganda's Kibale National Park in 2025. Named in honor of the describing scientist's late mother Ruth.
Did You Know?
Seven of these bizarre frog-shaped leafhoppers were discovered simultaneously in one Ugandan rainforest — suggesting many more undiscovered species await in tropical canopies.
Psyllid
A small sap-sucking insect that vectors citrus greening disease, the most devastating citrus disease worldwide. Infected trees produce bitter misshapen fruit and eventually die.
Did You Know?
The disease it spreads has caused billions of dollars in losses and threatens global citrus production.