Yellow wings and body - Froggatt's apple leafhopper adults

Froggatt's apple leafhopper is primarily a pest of apples in New Zealand and occurs only occasionally on stonefruits, notably plum, cherry, and prune. Overseas research suggests that it may be able to complete its life cycle on plum. As its name implies, the adult hops when disturbed and its bright yellow colour distinguishes it from other insects. The presence of this leafhopper is associated with characteristic yellow spotting damage to the foliage and honeydew production. There is a closely related species on brambles which may be seen in orchards from time to time, but this also does no economic damage to stonefruit crops.

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