leafhopper

Tiny plant vampire

A leafhopper is a small wedge-shaped insect that feeds on plant sap by piercing leaves and stems.

These jumping insects belong to the family Cicadellidae and are found worldwide, often causing damage to crops and garden plants by transmitting diseases or leaving stippled, yellowing foliage.

The tomato plants were infested with leafhoppers.

Despite their tiny size, leafhoppers can leap considerable distances when disturbed.

insect

nymph

Nature spirit or larva

moltShed outer covering
exoskeletonExternal skeletal structure
antennaeSensory appendages on insects

sap-sucking · hind legs · forewings · compound eyes · ovipositor · thorax · abdomen · segmented · arthropod · entomology

habitat

foliage

Plant's leafy covering

vegetationPlant life collectively
meadowGrassy field for grazing
grasslandTreeless herb-covered ecosystem

garden · orchard · vineyard · shrub · herbaceous · host plant · alfalfa · grape · potato · bean

pest

infestation

Pest takeover situation

crop damageHarm to cultivated plants
virus transmissionPathogen spread between hosts
pesticideAgent destroying harmful organisms

insecticide · biological control · monitoring · spraying · economic loss · vector · pathogen · plant disease · yellowing · stunting

movement

jumping

Propelling oneself airborne

leapingSpringing into air
dartingMoving suddenly, swiftly
flightAerial journey by aircraft

spring · startled · erratic · quick · escape · agile · nimble · fleet · locomotion · propulsion

appearance

tiny

Extremely small in size

wedge-shapedTapering to an edge
slenderThin and graceful
greenishSomewhat verdant-hued

colorful · iridescent · striped · mottled · delicate · cryptic · camouflaged · mimicry · inconspicuous

leafhopper

nymph

foliage

infestation

jumping

tiny

leafhopper

Categories

Family