# Green Leafhopper (*Cicadella viridis*) The Green Leafhopper is a small, bright green insect that loves to hop around on plants. They are known for their quick jumps and can be found in gardens and fields. - **Category:** [Insects](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/insect) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** Grasslands ![Green Leafhopper](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Cicadella_viridis_%2810.3897-BDJ.9.e65314%29_Figure_1_b.jpeg&width=800) Photo: \[Photo: Rui Andrade\] Sousa P, Grosso-Silva JM, Andrade R, Chaves C, Pinto J, Paupério J, Beja P, Ferreira S (2021) The InBIO Barcoding Initi, CC BY 4.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cicadella_viridis_%2810.3897-BDJ.9.e65314%29_Figure_1_b.jpeg) ## Appearance The Green Leafhopper is a small, slender insect, typically bright emerald green. It has a distinctive wedge-shaped body tapering towards the rear and clear, delicate wings held flat over its back. Its vibrant color helps it blend in perfectly with foliage. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Arthropoda - **Class:** Insecta - **Order:** Hemiptera - **Family:** Cicadellidae - **Genus:** Cicadella ## Interesting facts - Some leafhoppers can hop so fast you'll miss them! - They 'sing' by vibrating tiny body parts against plant stems! - They shed their outer skin several times as they grow! - Tiny hairs on their legs help them sense their plant food! ## Special abilities - **Amazing Leaps:** Green Leafhopper can jump over 30 times its body length using powerful leg muscles, which helps them escape predators quickly. - **Plant Sap Sipper:** Green Leafhopper has a straw-like mouthpart called a proboscis that helps them sip nourishing plant sap from leaves and stems. - **Nature's Camouflage:** Green Leafhopper can blend perfectly with leaves because of its vibrant green color, helping them hide from hungry birds and spiders. ## Measurements & details - **Wingspan:** 8-12 mm - **Size:** 5-9 mm - **Lifespan:** 60-120 days - **Leg Count:** 6 ## Diet & Feeding These tiny insects feast on plant sap using their special mouthparts! - **Primary Foods:** Grasses, Sedges, Legumes, Various herbaceous plants - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** [Great Tit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/great-tit) (*Parus major*) — Birds like great tits feed on leafhoppers. - **Eaten by:** European Garden Spider (*Araneus diadematus*) — Spiders often catch leafhoppers in their webs. - **Eats:** [White Clover](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-clover) (*Trifolium repens*) — Feeds on the sap of clover plants. - **Eats:** Orchardgrass (*Dactylis glomerata*) — Sucks sap from various common grasses. ## Traits - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Camouflaged](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/camouflaged): Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment. - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Grassland](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/grassland): Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. - [Speedster](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/speedster): This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel. - [Pollinator](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator): Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants. ## Collections - [Insects](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/insects) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Leafhoppers are not harmful, but it's best to watch them from a distance. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Green Leafhopper? Look for six legs, antennae, three body sections and the shape of the wings. Beetles have hardened front wings; flies have just one working pair. Tiny insects may need a close view before their group is clear. Insect Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### What is Green Leafhopper's wingspan? 8-12 mm ### How big is Green Leafhopper? 5-9 mm ### How long does Green Leafhopper live? 60-120 days ### What does Green Leafhopper eat? These tiny insects feast on plant sap using their special mouthparts! ### Where is Green Leafhopper usually found? Grasslands ### How does Green Leafhopper hunt? Foraging ### How many legs does Green Leafhopper have? 6 ## More Insects - [Common Eastern Bumble Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-eastern-bumble-bee) (*Bombus impatiens*) - [Spotted Lanternfly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/spotted-lanternfly) (*Lycorma delicatula*) - [Brown-belted Bumble Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/brown-belted-bumble-bee) (*Bombus griseocollis*) - [Eastern Carpenter Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-carpenter-bee) (*Xylocopa virginica*) --- Source: [Green Leafhopper: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/green-leafhopper)