How to distinguish glassy-winged sharpshooter from its “look-a-likes”

An intense search is under way in many areas to prevent the introduction of glassy-winged sharpshooter, a nonnative invasive insect linked to the spread of Xyllela fastidiosa, the bacterium that causes Pierce's disease. Since many people have not seen the glassy-winged sharpshooter, it can be c...

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Published in:California agriculture (Berkeley, Calif.) Calif.), 2001-07, Vol.55 (4), p.12-12
Main Author: Varela, Lucia
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Vitis
Xyllela fastidiosa
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Summary:An intense search is under way in many areas to prevent the introduction of glassy-winged sharpshooter, a nonnative invasive insect linked to the spread of Xyllela fastidiosa, the bacterium that causes Pierce's disease. Since many people have not seen the glassy-winged sharpshooter, it can be confused with other insects occurring in vineyards and backyards ("look-a-likes"). The following photos and descriptions are useful tools in correctly identifying this pest.
ISSN:0008-0845
2160-8091
DOI:10.3733/ca.v055n04p12