Orientus ishidae, common name Japanese leafhopper or Mosaic leafhopper, is a species of leafhoppers belonging to the family Cicadellidae subfamily Deltocephalinae.

The adults reach 4.5–6.5 millimetres (0.18–0.26 in) of length. This leafhopper shows a distinctive mosaic-like pattern on the forewings and an orange band between the eyes. Orientus ishidae is associated with willow (Salix species), hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) and with many woody plants and deciduous trees. It may cause serious leaf damages to several tree species and is implicated as a vector of the phytoplasmic flavescence dorée (FD) disease in vineyards. Adults can be found from June to October.
The nymphs are strongly coloured, the patterning is variable. They often adopt a tail-up posture in response to danger, as seen on the left.

Description

This species is endemic to the East Palearctic realm and it is present in the Nearctic realm and the Oriental realm. It has been introduced in United Kingdom (first reported in Peckham, 2011), Germany, Italy, Switzerland and in several other European countries.

Distribution

harmful

bite

Orientus ishidae is considered a tree pest because it feeds on the sap of trees, causing damage to the foliage and overall health of the tree.

tree pest

Orientus ishidae can be considered garden pests because they have a tendency to feed on the sap of various garden plants, which can lead to stunted growth, wilting, and overall damage to the plants in the garden.

garden pest

Orientus ishidae can be considered crop pests because they have been observed feeding on the sap of various crop plants, which can lead to reduced yields, stunted growth, and overall damage to the crops.

crop pest

Orientus ishidae is considered a pest because it feeds on the sap of trees, garden plants, and crops, causing damage to their foliage, growth, and overall health.

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