Candy-striped Leafhopper
Scientific Name: Graphocephala coccinea
Order & Family: Hemiptera: Cicadellidae
Size: 6 to 9 millimeters in length
Natural Habitat
Gardens, meadows, and woodlands across North and Central America
Diet & Feeding
Plant sap; uses piercing-sucking mouthparts to feed on various trees, shrubs, and weeds
Behavior Patterns
Active during daylight; known for sharp hopping movements when disturbed and often found on the undersides of leaves
Risks & Benefits
Generally harmless to humans but can be a minor garden pest; may occasionally transmit plant diseases such as Pierces disease
Identified on: 5/25/2026