Vanduzea laeta

Vanduzea laeta is a species of treehopper described by Frederic Webster Goding in 1893. It is commonly found between the months of May and August.

Habitat

V. laeta is commonly found in the southwestern United States and in Central America, primarily Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize. It possibly has been introduced to Asia. It is a common pest of common sunflower and other species of the genus Helianthus.

Appearance

It is commonly mistaken with V. segmentata. It is around 3–4 mm long.