About Colladonus clitellarius (Say, 1830)
Description: Adult Colladonus clitellarius measure 5 to 6 mm in length, and males are often slightly smaller than females. Their overall body color ranges from brown to black. A key identifying feature of this species is a bright green, saddle-shaped mark on the back, which occurs alongside brown and green or white stripes on the head. This color pattern continues into the insect's eyes, giving the eyes a two-colored appearance. Nymphs of Colladonus clitellarius have similar coloration to adults, but their color is paler and marked with mottled patterns. Range and habitat: The saddled leafhopper is found in eastern North America. It lives primarily in forested habitats in the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada. Ecology: Adults are most commonly encountered between May and November. The main host plants for this species are willows, honey locusts, and the mile-a-minute vine. Colladonus clitellarius is also a known vector of Cherry X Disease in peaches.
