Two-Spot Cotton Leafhopper (Amrasca biguttula): A Homeowner’s Guide to Identification and Management
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- February 23, 2026
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When pests emerge, it is important to identify them accurately and respond early. The two-spot cotton leafhopper (Amrasca biguttula) is a pest of growing concern in Texas gardens and landscapes. It can spread quickly and cause serious injury to your plants.
This guide provides research-based information to help homeowners understand the pest's life cycle, injury patterns, and management tools.
What You'll Learn
- How to identify the two-spot cotton leafhopper: key characteristics and life stages
- Plant injury and hosts: common symptoms and host plants at risk
- Management steps: early detection methods, reporting, cultural practices, and biological and chemical controls
Download this free publication to manage two-spot cotton leafhopper in home landscapes.
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