Buffalo treehoppers are mostly a New World, tropical bunch, and they're widespread across North America, but a few species have stowed away and spread to parts of Europe, North Africa, and Asia, where they are unappreciated.

Do Buffalo Treehoppers bite?

Easily overlooked because of their small size and the fact that they don't bite or sting people, treehoppers are entomologically famous for their often fantastic and elaborate shapes.

Are Buffalo Treehoppers bad for garden?

Buffalo leafhopper damage is minimal, but big populations can cause problems with sooty mold fungi feeding on the honeydew. Since they hop like crazy and can fly, control is difficult. A strong spray from a garden hose can dislodge insects from a specific host (for a while).