There are many insects which can be described by these common names. The plant bugs and leafhoppers are all very active insects which move quickly when disturbed. The young nymphs move by walking rapidly or jumping short distances. Adults may fly from plants when disturbed. They remove fluid from plant tissues.
Plant bugs frequently cause spotting on leaves, or the death and loss of buds.
Leafhoppers frequently carry plant viruses that infect leaf tissue and result in additional injury symptoms. Nymphs hatch in the spring as new leaves appear. There are two generations per season. Damage appears as yellow spotting on leaves. Severe feeding may result in deformed leaves and possibly defoliation.