Leafhopper (likely a sharpshooter)

Vegetation, grasses, shrubs, and gardens; often found on plant stems and leaves. This individual may have been attracted indoors accidentally.

Feeds by piercing plant tissues and sucking sap, mainly from leaves and stems. Some species transmit bacterial or viral plant pathogens.

Adults jump or fly rapidly when disturbed and commonly rest with wings held roof-like over the body. They lay eggs in plant tissue or along veins; nymphs are wingless and develop through several molts.

Generally harmless to people and pets, and bites are not expected. Most cause minor plant damage, though some species spread serious crop diseases; they also serve as prey for birds, spiders, and predatory insects.