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Membracis Treehopper

Membracis mexicana

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Description:

Photo take at home this small beautiful treehopper just land on top of a Flamboyant leafs. Around 7 mm wingspan. Is the most common to find in this area. About 3,200 species of treehoppers in over 600 genera are known. They are found on all continents except Antarctica, although only three species are found in Europe.

Habitat:

Found on tropical and Sub tropical areas in from México all Central America to Venezuela.

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Fabulous membracid. Not well camouflaged. A guitar pick on legs.

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