acanaloniid planthoppers

Acanalonia is a common and widespread species of planthopper. It occurs in southern Canada, the United States, Mexico, Central America, and South America. There are about 70 species worldwide, 19 species in North America north of Mexico, and just 2 species in Minnesota.

Acanalonia feeds on the sap of a wide variety of plants. It often hops, like a grasshopper, for transportation, but usually walks slowly to avoid detection.

Adults are ⅛″ to ⅜″ (3 to 10 mm) long and usually green. The forewing is broadly oval and is held almost vertical when at rest. There is a prominent raised network of veins across the entire wing, including at the leading (costal) margin. On the hind leg, the fourth segment (tibia) has spines at the tip only, no lateral spines.

Sources: 24, 27, 29, 30, 82.

Location: Woodbury, Minnesota