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Broad-headed Sharpshooter Leafhopper

Oncometopia orbona

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Field Notes

Description:

one of the most beautiful bugs I've seen; pink wings with black spots; a triangle and head with yellow spots with black margins; about 12 mm long; large yellow eyes on the sides of the head; yellow legs; the name aptly describes the head - "broad;"

Habitat:

found in a flower bed

Notes:

couldn't find out a lot about this insect

Reference Links:

Oncometopia orbona - Broad-Headed Sharpshooter

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