candy-striped leafhopper

jonhultgren · 09-21-2009, 12:36 PM

I was out looking at my trees today and noticed a strange bug on my elm. This bug was pink and teal stripped and i have identified it as a candy-striped leafhopper.

I have not been able to find much if any information on what this bug might do to my trees or the best ways to get rid of em. What I have been able to find says they have piercing mouthparts and attach the underside of leaves.

If anyone has any advice on how to handle this bug or similar bugs i would appreciate it.

treebeard55 · 09-21-2009, 11:20 PM

I recognize the beastie! We have them here in Indiana too.

I would spray with neem oil, or use a systemic, if they're at all numerous. If it's just one or two, squish 'em!

centaura · 09-22-2009, 08:32 AM

I've seen them on my bonsai, though I've never been able to identify them. I don't notice any damage to my trees so I haven't worried about them much.

-Centaura

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treebeard55 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Warsaw IN, USA USDA zone 5b Posts: 510	I recognize the beastie! We have them here in Indiana too. I would spray with neem oil, or use a systemic, if they're at all numerous. If it's just one or two, squish 'em! __________________ Treebeard 55 Steve Moore http://hoosierbonsai.blogspot.com The most important bonsai tool is your brain.

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09-22-2009, 08:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
centaura Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 334	I've seen them on my bonsai, though I've never been able to identify them. I don't notice any damage to my trees so I haven't worried about them much. -Centaura

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