Damage Signs
Corn leafhopper causes damage in two ways. First, leafhoppers directly feed on the plant, sucking out juices. Heavy populations can cause the leaves to dry; also, both the adults and nymphs produce sticky honeydew while they feed, which gets on the corn leaves. Black sooty mold frequently grows on the honeydew, reducing the photosynthetic capacity of the plant. Secondly, and more importantly, the leafhoppers transmit a pathogen calledSpiroplasma kunkelii,a bacteria-like organism that c
Identification
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Control Methods
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Type
Insect