Small Eastern Milkweed Bug
(Lygaens kalmis)

Description: Black with distinctive red "cross" on the back (wings). Elongated oval shape. Antennae have 4 segments. Adults feed on the seedpods of Common Milkweed, and if you disturb them they escape by dropping off the plant.

Habitat: Common Milkweed plants in fields and meadows.

Length: 12 mm

Adults: June - October

Scarlet-and-green Leafhopper
(Graphocephala coccinea)

Description: Streamlined leafhopper with a pointed head. Wings are bright red with blue (or green) stripes, giving a very striking appearance. Feeds by sucking out plant juices. When disturbed, it is capable of "hopping" 50 cm. or more.

Habitat: Found on wildflowers in meadows and gardens.

Length: 9 mm

Adults: June - October

Meadow Spittlebug
(Philaenus spumarius)

Description: It is the nymph stage which hides inside frothy bubbles while it feeds on plant juices.

Habitat: Found on clovers and brassicas in meadows and gardens.

Length: 9 mm

Adults: June - October