Potato Leaf Hopper

scouted July 10, 2025

Background
Soybeans in Halifax county were scouted, and some yellowing was observed around the edges and tip of the leaves.
Conclusion
Insects we identified as potato leaf hoppers by Extension specialist in the field. Potato leafhoppers are small, wedge-shaped and pale green, with large white eyes. Potato leaf hoppers can cause hopper burn, where the edge of the plant looks as if it were burned.
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