What kind of life cycle do potato leafhoppers have?
Potato leafhoppers do not overwinter in Illinois. Instead, they migrate northward from southern states, assisted by wind currents. Soon after they arrive in the Midwest, the females begin to lay eggs in stems and larger leaf veins. The eggs hatch into nymphs in 6 to 9 days. Multiple generations are accomplished throughout the summer, with leafhoppers persisting until cooler fall temperatures return.
