Glassy-winged sharpshooter

Photo: Reyes Garcia III, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org

Wide host range of over 200 species Adults (12-14 mm long) are dark brown with stippled spots on head and back, and transparent wings with reddish veins Produces watery excrement, appearing as white spots, which often collects during feeding Eggs laid in side-by-side rows on underside of leaves Known vector of Xylella fastidiosa pathogen (Pierce’s disease), which causes leaf scorch symptoms Can spread by flight or as a hitchhiker on plant material

High priority pest of: Berries, Blueberries, Cherries, Citrus, Production nurseries, Summerfruit

Scientific name: Homalodisca vitripennis
EPPRD Category:
Life Form: Stink bugs, aphids, mealybugs, scale, whiteflies & hoppers (HEMIPTERA)

Pest Documents

• Bacterial leaf scorch and sharpshooter FS Blueberries
• Glassy-winged sharpshooter FS Almond
• Glassy winged sharpshooter FS Cherries
• Glassy-winged sharpshooter FS Citrus
• Glassy-winged sharpshooter FS Nursery & Garden
• Glassy winged sharpshooter FS Summerfruit
• Glassy winged sharpshooter FS Grapes
• Glassy-winged sharpshooter CP N&G 2017
• Pierce’s disease CP N&G 2017
• Glassy winged sharpshooter DP

FS: fact sheet

CP: contingency plan

DP: diagnostic protocol