Leaf Hopper - Leafhopper damage to Chrysanthemums and other garden plants. 

The classic symptoms of leafhopper damage, is pale flecks on the leaves of Chrysanthemums, Pelargoniums and Primulas. Other plant may also be affected.  The damage caused is insignificant, though the little bugs are capable of spreading viruses from plant to plant - especially the case with Chrysanthemums and Pelargoniums and increasingly, a fungal disease to rhododendrons and azaleas.

Small green bugs - quite lively when disturbed - often found on the underside of leaves and their cast of skins are often mistaken for whitefly cast-offs.

They are increasingly becoming severe pests in USA particularly on potato and Alfalfa crops. In this instance they can be treated with a contact pesticide containing Bifenthrin or a systemic insecticide such as Provado.