Leafhopper
Scientific Name: Cicadellidae (family species unknown)
Order & Family: Order Hemiptera, Family Cicadellidae
Size: Most are small, between 2 and 15 millimeters (about 0.08 to 0.6 inches) in length.
Natural Habitat
Found globally in gardens, forests, and agricultural lands, typically on the underside of plant leaves.
Diet & Feeding
Herbivorous. They use piercing-sucking mouthparts to feed on plant sap (phloem or xylem) from various host plants.
Behavior Patterns
Known for their ability to jump great distances when disturbed. They communicate through substrate-borne vibrations and often undergo simple metamorphosis.
Risks & Benefits
Generally harmless to humans, but many species are significant agricultural pests because they can transmit plant diseases (like viruses and phytoplasmas) and cause 'hopperburn' through feeding damage.
Identified on: 5/18/2026