Candy-striped Leafhopper

Gardens, meadows, and woodlands across North and Central America

Plant sap; uses piercing-sucking mouthparts to feed on various trees, shrubs, and weeds

Active during daylight; known for sharp hopping movements when disturbed and often found on the undersides of leaves

Generally harmless to humans but can be a minor garden pest; may occasionally transmit plant diseases such as Pierces disease