🌿Native Nature

Blue-green Sharpshooter

Graphocephala atropunctata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Hemiptera ›Family: Cicadellidae ›Genus: Graphocephala

About

Graphocephala atropunctata (Hordnia atropunctata) – called blue-green sharpshooter is a hemipteran bug endemic to California. It carries the phytopathogenic bacteria Xylella fastidiosa which infects the xylem of grape vines causing die-back – known as Pierce's disease. This leads to loss of productivity and economic damage to the California vineyards.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blue-green Sharpshooter?
The scientific name of Blue-green Sharpshooter is Graphocephala atropunctata.
What kingdom does Blue-green Sharpshooter belong to?
Blue-green Sharpshooter belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Blue-green Sharpshooter belong to?
Blue-green Sharpshooter belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Blue-green Sharpshooter belong to?
Blue-green Sharpshooter belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Blue-green Sharpshooter belong to?
Blue-green Sharpshooter belongs to the order Hemiptera.
What family does Blue-green Sharpshooter belong to?
Blue-green Sharpshooter belongs to the family Cicadellidae.
What genus does Blue-green Sharpshooter belong to?
Blue-green Sharpshooter belongs to the genus Graphocephala.