Candy-striped Leafhopper
Scientific Name: Graphocephala coccinea
Order & Family: Hemiptera: Cicadellidae
Size: 6 to 9 millimeters (approximately 1/4 to 3/8 inch) in length.
Natural Habitat
Found in gardens, meadows, and woodland edges throughout North America.
Diet & Feeding
They feed on plant xylem sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts, targeting various plants including roses, daisies, and fruit trees.
Behavior Patterns
They are highly active leapers and fast flyers. They typically undergo incomplete metamorphosis and are known for producing 'honeydew', a sugary waste product.
Risks & Benefits
They are generally considered garden pests as they can spread plant diseases (like Pierce's disease) and cause leaf damage, though they are not harmful to humans.
Identified on: 4/11/2026