Bug Identifier
Flat-headed Leafhopper Nymph
Community identification

Flat-headed Leafhopper Nymph

Penthimiola bella

Order & Family
Hemiptera: Cicadellidae
Size
Approximately 3 to 6 mm in length.
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Natural Habitat

Commonly found in North American woodlands, gardens, and urban settings on various woody host plants and shrubs.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivorous; nymphs and adults use piercing-sucking mouthparts to feed on the sap of host plants.

Behavior Patterns

Nymphs exhibit a broad, flattened body shape designed for camouflage against bark and leaves. They are capable of quick, lateral movements and jumping when disturbed.

Risks & Benefits

Generally harmless to humans; they pose no medical risk. While they may cause minor aesthetic damage to plants through feeding, they are not typically considered major agricultural pests.