Bug Identifier
Leafhopper
Community identification

Leafhopper

Cicadellidae (species undetermined)

Order & Family
Hemiptera; family Cicadellidae
Size
Usually about 3–15 mm long.
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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.