Buffalo Treehopper

Natural Habitat

Found on various host plants including fruit trees, vegetables (like tomatoes), and ornamental shrubs across North America and Europe.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivorous; they use piercing-sucking mouthparts to feed on plant sap from stems and leaves.

Behavior Patterns

Notable for their triangular, 'buffalo-like' shape and jumping ability. Females slit stems to deposit eggs, which can cause minor girdling or dieback in young plant shoots.

Risks & Benefits

Considered a minor garden pest; they can damage young plant growth through egg-laying and feeding, though they are usually not a major threat to mature plants. They serve as a food source for various birds and predatory insects.

Identified on: 6/24/2026