They belong to the group "True bugs", very closely related to aphids and psyllids It is native to the mountains of southern Virginia, the western Carolinas, and northern Georgia.

Recently observed (Aug 2024) in Northern Illinois (Suburban Chicago).

They are recorded in grassy lands, as well as in mixed hardwood forests, usually found in rhododendron areas.

Rhododendron leafhoppers are usually vital food for ladybugs, spiders, and some parasitic wasps.

The Rhododendron leafhopper emerges from late spring and dies in November (timeline includes: May, June, July, August, September, October and November).