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14.7.07

Graphocephala coccinea: Candystriped Leafhopper

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I found this striking bug in the garden a while back and was mesmerized by the colors but I couldn't get a good picture because it kept hopping away whenever I got close enough. I'd been waiting to see if I could get a better photo of it before uploading but I haven't seen them in the garden since I took this picture.



Their absences in the garden is really a good thing because Graphocepala coccinea is a garden pest. The cadystriped leafhopper may look cool and provide for some nice photos (if I could get it in focus) but in the garden it is the main carrier and spreader of Aster Yellows.

Should they make another appearance in the garden I won't waster time trying to get a photo, instead I will kill it on sight and you should too.

A special thanks to Jodi of Blooming Writer for the info provided via e-mail.
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8 comments:

  1. Mark5:04 AM

    Hi Mr Brown Thumb, what a n amazing coloured leaf hopper, we tend just to have plain old green ones. Just been looking through your recent pictures and i have to say that the climbing lily is quite stunning.

    Cheers Mark

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  2. kate8:41 AM

    I haven't seen such a pretty leafhopper before ... I will now know to kill on sight, no questions asked if one happens to hop into my garden!!

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  3. Whyite8:47 AM

    Hey Mr. Brown

    That leaf hopper looks in focus to me. The colors are brilliant.

    But I'll smash it on the spot if I see one, like you said.

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  4. Anonymous1:01 PM

    What a gorgeous bug! Sometimes the most beautiful are also the most destructive. If you get up close and personal with a japanese beetle, their iridescent wing covers are amazing. But do you want them in your garden??? No way. Thanks for the alert, I'll keep my eyes open for this one.

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  5. Rosemarie3:35 PM

    Your fellow Chicagoan has also seen these around the garden. I had a feeling they were bad...

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  6. Kylee Baumle2:47 AM

    That is such a pretty insect! And your photo isn't THAT blurry! I'd love to see one of these in person and get the chance to photograph it. Then I'd kill it.

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  7. lisa10:33 AM

    Thanks for the info-I see these a lot, but had no idea they were destructive!

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  8. J.C.11:22 AM

    First time I am hearing about leafhopper, Mr. Brown Thumb. Beautiful colours!

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