Oak Leafhopper vs Barn Swallow Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oak Leafhopper | Barn Swallow Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Typhlocyba quercus | Oeciacus vicarius |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadellidae | Cimicidae |
| Size | 2.5-3.5 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Parks | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| 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.
Barn Swallow Bug
A cimicid ectoparasite of cliff swallows and barn swallows in North America. It can bite humans in buildings after swallow nests are abandoned.
Did You Know?
Swallow colonies may abandon heavily infested nesting sites and relocate to parasite-free locations.