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Leafhopper Issus coleoptratus Nymph
Issus coleoptratus
45.0752, 13.6486
Field Notes
Description:
A very distinctive species that is fairly common. Adult can be seen from June to November. Length 3-4 mm. The huge number of cross-veins in the wings is very characteristic; there is only one similar species, I. muscaeformis, but this is much rarer.
Habitat:
It is found on a range of woody plants, including most common deciduous trees.
Notes:
Very useful site used for determination: http://aramel.free.fr/INSECTES10-8bis.shtml ;
Related spotting: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/22739320
Reference Links:
(Issidae) Issus coleoptratus
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Photographed
PublishedMay 4, 2013
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