Leafhoppers in Singapore are small, sap-sucking insects belonging to the family Cicadellidae. They are commonly found on various plants, including grass, shrubs, and trees. Examples of leafhoppers found in Singapore include the Tartessus ferrugineus and the Mango Leafhopper (Idioscopus Nitidulus).
Key characteristics of leafhoppers:
- Size and Shape: They are typically small and wedge-shaped.
- Feeding: They use piercing-sucking mouthparts to feed on plant sap, which can cause damage to plant tissue and potentially transmit diseases.
- Movement: Leafhoppers can move sideways, similar to a crab, and some species exhibit distinct coloration.
- Honeydew: They excrete honeydew, a sticky substance that can lead to the growth of sooty mold.
- Life Cycle: They go through egg, nymph, and adult stages.
Examples of Leafhoppers in Singapore:
- Tartessus ferrugineus: A specific species found in Singapore, according to Singapore Geographic.
- Mango Leafhopper (Idioscopus Nitidulus): Another specific species found in Singapore, according to Singapore Geographic.
- Xestocephalus sp.: A leafhopper found in Singapore, according to Nicky Bay.
- Bythoscopus ferrugineus: A leafhopper found in Kranji Marshes, according to Facebook
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- 4 Aug 2025. 6.20pm. YCKC forest. Singapore
Canon R5. Tripod
103mm, 1/3200 sec, f/5.6, ISO 6400, manual mode.
Leafhopper Bothrogonia addita 
- A pair of bright orange leafhoppers. lnsect sucks on plant sap, causing damage to plants. As in life, one must be available, prepared and ready when the 2nd leafhopper (L) decided to land on the grass blade. Both flew off within a few seconds
- Young Bothrogonia addita in Yio Chu Kang Cres forest. Evening time. Canon R5, tripod, Manual mode, 103mm, 1/3200 sec, f/5.6, ISO 6400. I was focused on one leafhopper (R) to photograph, when the 2nd one landed. Both flew off within seconds.
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