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Sharpshooter Leaf Hopper

Erythrogonia sp.

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Description:

Small insect, about 2cm long which feeds on the phloem sap of plants. They are known to be agricultural pests and spread diseases in crops.

Habitat:

Found in the New World in abundance, and are commonly seen lodged on the stems of herbs.

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