Use the photos below to identify any glassy-winged sharpshooters or blue-green
sharpshooters caught in sticky traps in and around your vineyard. Names
link to more information on identification and management.
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Glassy-winged sharpshooter Identification tip: The adult is a large insect compared
to other leafhoppers, at about 0.5 inch long. It is generally
dark brown or black when viewed from the top or side.
Blue-green sharpshooter Identification tip: The adult has green to bright-blue wings,
head, and thorax, with yellow legs. It is about 0.25 inch long.
Comparing
sharpshooters:
The glassy-winged sharpshooter adult (above) is much bigger than
the blue-green sharpshooter adult (below).
Glassy-winged sharpshooters caught on a yellow-sticky
card.
