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Family Cicadellidae - Leafhoppers

Non-native, Invasive, Serious Agriculture Pest
Introduced to California from southeastern U.S., this sharpshooter is a serious threat to citrus and grape production. It vectors Pierce's disease of grape and various other scorch leaf diseases.