Broad-headed Sharpshooter

Found in gardens, meadows, and agricultural fields throughout the southeastern United States.

Herbivorous; feeds on xylem sap from a wide variety of woody and herbaceous plants.

They are active jumpers and flyers. Females often deposit white chalky material (brochosomes) on their wings to transfer to eggs for protection.

Generally a minor garden pest but can be a vector for Xylella fastidiosa, a bacterium that causes Pierce's disease in grapevines and other plant diseases.