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Cicada

Platypedia sp.

Photo by Josh Asel
Published on Project Noah
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38.2808, -122.44

Field Notes

Description:

about 2 inches long.

Notes:

Audubon Bouverie Preserve, Sonoma, Ca. stayed completely still while I photographed it. an amazing bug I've never seen before. dying to know what it's called!

Species ID Suggestions

Cicada

Platypedia sp.
Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (4)
Jacob Gorneau
I am suggesting Platypedia as the ID because of long hairs which are present on this cicada, as well as the coloration and general patterns. Here is my reference link: http://bugguide.net/node/view/23384/bgpage
Leighannimal
This is amazing!! I love how you photographed this little guy :)

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PublishedMarch 29, 2013

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