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Ricaniid Planthopper Nymph

Ricania speculum

Photo by John B.
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Spotted in the farm on Tropical Whiteweed (Ageratum conyzoides Linn.)

Reference Links:

Ricaniidae - Wikipedia, Photos of Ricaniid Planthoppers (Family Ricaniidae) · iNaturalist

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
John B.
Thanks, Arne, I think you are right. It does look like the one shown by Leana Lahom-Cristobal.
arne.roysland
Perhaps it is Ricania speculum https://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/14982176

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PublishedApril 15, 2024

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