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Derbid planthopper
Rhotana chrysonoe
-37.9172, 145.357
Field Notes
Description:
Alone on a 'soft' forest tree leaf; about 12mm long; translucent, patterned wings; orange-red thorax-head.
Habitat:
In parkland within tall euclayptus forest; on a native 'soft' leaved plant - possibly Pomaderris sp.
Notes:
Unfortunately I only got one shot of it before it flew off. Characteristics are 'crossed' eyes' 'upheld wings' The blue tints on the wings might be some reflection or refraction of sky?
species search might start here... http://www1.dpi.nsw.gov.au/keys/fulgor/derbidae.htm#australia
and here http://www.flickr.com/photos/zosterops/8010606111/
closest other shot http://www.flickr.com/photos/69610519@N08/6852108248
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PublishedApril 5, 2013
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