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Tree hopper

Family: Membracidae

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Description:

Treehoppers are members of the family Membracidae, a group of insects related to the cicadas and the leafhoppers. About 3,200 species of treehoppers in over 400 genera are known. They are found on all continents except Antarctica; only three species are known from Europe. Individual treehoppers usually live for only a few months.

Habitat:

Seen at a rain forest.

Reference Links:

Treehopper - Wikipedia, Flickr

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