Oak Leafhopper vs Achilles Morpho
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oak Leafhopper | Achilles Morpho |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Typhlocyba quercus | Morpho achilles |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cicadellidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 2.5-3.5 mm | 95-120 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Parks | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Oak Leafhopper
A tiny pale green leafhopper found on oak trees. Feeds by piercing leaf cells, causing pale stippling. Can be extremely abundant on oaks in summer.
Did You Know?
Can occur in such high densities that they rain down from oak trees when branches are shaken.
Achilles Morpho
A medium-sized morpho with a bright blue band across dark brown-black wings. It flies rapidly through the forest understory in a distinctive bobbing pattern.
Did You Know?
Its blue band appears to flash on and off as it flies, because the brown undersides show with each wingbeat.