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Leafhopper nymph

Osbornellus sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

Brown leafhopper with yellow top to mimic bird dropping. The eyes are horizontally striped. The tail has two black spots to mimic the eyes.

Habitat:

This hopper was an Oleander leaf in backyard

Reference Links:

unidentified nymphs - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
CindyBinghamKeiser
Thank you Luis! I've done the same thing, assuming that I am following someone but wasn't. :) I really appreciate the follow!
LuisStevens
Nice find Cindy! I can't believe I wasn't your follower until now.

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PublishedMay 4, 2013

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