Pest identification
and confirmation—Leafhoppers
Leafhoppers may sometimes be confused with aphids or lygus bugs. Look for leafhoppers or their
cast skins on the undersides of affected leaves. Look at their actions; they are faster than aphids
and run sideways and jump. Lygus bug nymphs are light green and also move much faster than aphids.
They can be identified by their red-tipped antennae. Aphids can be distinguished by two tubelike
structures, called cornicles, protruding from the hind end. |
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Leafhopper
nymphs
Lygus
bug nymph (left) and aphid nymphs
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