
Community identification
Leafhopper
Cicadellidae (species undetermined)
- Order & Family
- Hemiptera; family Cicadellidae
- Size
- Usually about 3–15 mm long.
Natural Habitat
Plants in gardens, grasslands, forests, and agricultural fields; adults may wander onto nearby fabrics or buildings.
Diet & Feeding
Pierces plant tissues and sucks sap, typically from leaves and stems.
Behavior Patterns
Quick-moving, wedge-shaped insects that often jump or fly when disturbed. Females lay eggs on or in plant tissue; young nymphs resemble small, wingless adults.
Risks & Benefits
Most are harmless to people and cause little plant damage, though some species transmit plant diseases or become crop pests.