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Blue and Red Leafhopper

Graphocephala coccinea

Description:

6.7–8.4 mm in length. Vivid blue and red stripes on wings. Legs bright yellow

Habitat:

Native to North and Central America, from Canada south to Panama.

Notes:

Is a vector that spreads leaf scorch

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2 Comments

Mandalyn
Mandalyn 9 years ago

Saw these earlier this summer in my garden. What beautiful colors!

ceejayalyssa
ceejayalyssa 10 years ago

nice colors.

DavidMroczkowski
Spotted by
DavidMroczkowski

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Spotted on Jun 30, 2013
Submitted on Jun 30, 2013

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