INSECTS of...Hardwood Branch and Stem

Common Name:	OAK TREEHOPPER An adult OAK TREEHOPPER. .
Other	OAK TREEHOPPER
Species	Platycotis vittata
Common Hosts:	Laurel oak Quercus laurifolia Live oak Quercus virginiana Water oak Quercus nigra Other oaks Quercus spp.
Description	Adult -- approximately 12 mm long; forward pointing horn on head area; triangle body with brownish background and red or brown stripes/spots. Nymph -- similar to adult.
Importance	Severe infestation may lead to branch dieback.
Signs of Infestation	Foliage discoloration or branch dieback. Clusters of treehoppers on branches. Double crescent shaped slits in bark; females cut bark and lay eggs underneath the bark.
Control	Promote tree vigor and health. Use an approved insecticide for high-value trees.

Bulletin No. 196-A | Printed October, 1983 | Contact the Forest Health Section

OAK TREEHOPPER