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Macrosteles facifrons

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Macrosteles facifrons

Aster Leafhopper
Type:Insect
Binomial:Macrosteles facifrons
Order: Hemiptera
Metamorphosis:Simple
Diseases vectored:Aster Yellows, viruses

The Aster Leafhopper is a small Hopper that feeds on a wide range of hosts, primarily in the Composite family, Asteraceae.

Description

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Green with bright red stripes.

Symptoms and Signs

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Stippling from feeding, but more importantly vectoring Aster Yellows.

Ecology

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Host plants

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Control

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  • Barriers: Row covers
  • Alternate hosts: Extremely difficult to control through alternate hosts, due to the vast host range.

References

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