Candy-striped Leafhopper
Scientific Name: Graphocephala coccinea
Order & Family: Hemiptera: Cicadellidae
Size: 6.7 to 8.4 mm in length
Natural Habitat
Gardens, meadows, and woodlands across North America
Diet & Feeding
Herbivorous; sucks plant juices (xylem sap) from a variety of host plants including ornamental shrubs and trees
Behavior Patterns
Very active jumpers; they use specialized hind legs to leap away when disturbed. Known for their vibrant red and blue/green longitudinal stripes.
Risks & Benefits
No risk to humans; can be a minor garden pest and has the potential to transmit plant diseases like Pierce's disease to grapevines.
Identified on: 5/1/2026