Potato leafhopper
- Pronunciation
- /POT-AY-toh LEAF-HO-per/
- Category
- Pest
- Singular
- Potato leafhopper
- Plural
- Potato leafhoppers
Definition
A small, wedge-shaped green insect that feeds on the undersurface of leaves, such as those of potatoes, beans, and alfalfa, causing a speckled or stippled appearance and potentially leading to 'hopperburn.' They are considered one of the most destructive pests in northeastern and midwestern United States.
Etymology
Example
The potato leafhopper is a major pest of potatoes in the eastern US.