Oak Leafhopper vs Cuban Green June Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oak Leafhopper | Cuban Green June Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Typhlocyba quercus | Cotinis mutabilis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicadellidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 2.5-3.5 mm | 20-33 mm |
| Habitat | Parks | Orchards |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Cuba, Caribbean, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Cuban Green June Beetle
A large metallic green scarab beetle found in Cuba and the Caribbean. It is a clumsy but powerful flier attracted to ripe fruit.
Did You Know?
It flies with its elytra closed, extending only the hindwings through side gaps, unlike most beetles.