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Cixiid planthopper

Cixiidae

Photo by Mari du Preez
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-25.6626, 28.1974

Field Notes

Description:

The Family Cixiidae comprise the most generalised and primitive fulgoroid species. Some genera have retained a third ocellus in the centre of the frons. Cixiids generally are brown or black with tegmina that are transparent with brown veins.

Notes:

Also see: http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_planthoppers/Cixiidae.htm

Reference Links:

Planthopper, Family Cixiidae

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Comments (3)
elaphrus
This is a planthopper, they are in the same Order as cicadas but much, much smaller. Great shot on such a small creature!
Ietermagog
Great to see who makes so much noise.

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