Sage Leafhopper vs Eastern Bat Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sage Leafhopper | Eastern Bat Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eupteryx melissae | Cimex adjunctus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadellidae | Cimicidae |
| Size | 3-3.5 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sage Leafhopper
A small, attractively marked leafhopper found on sage and other labiates in gardens. Feeding causes pale stippling on leaves. Originally Mediterranean but expanding northward.
Did You Know?
Has expanded its range significantly northward in Europe, likely benefiting from climate change and herb gardening.
Eastern Bat Bug
A blood-feeding ectoparasite primarily of bats in eastern North America. It can bite humans when bat colonies are removed from buildings.
Did You Know?
It is nearly indistinguishable from the common bed bug and requires microscopic examination to tell apart.