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Photo by Vinny
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Description:

Newly moulted Leafhopper nymph approx. 4mm long, the old skin (pic 2) was a few cm away on the same leaf.

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Comments (4)
Vinny
Mean lookin for a sap sucker!
Mark Ridgway
Sap sucker Vinny. (built in straw for a mouth :) The excess they draw is converted into sugars and expelled to attract friendly but protective ants.
Vinny
Any idea what the nymph's feed on Mark?
Mark Ridgway
Looks like A Tartessini group nymph. (leafhoppers) Great shot btw.

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PublishedMay 6, 2015

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