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Planthopper

Desudaba danae

Photo by LeanneGardner
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Field Notes

Description:

By far the biggest hopper I've seen yet. Between 2-2.5cm in length.

Habitat:

Found in coastal bushland.

Reference Links:

Desudaba danae (Planthopper) | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Species ID Suggestions

Planthopper

Desudaba danae

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Mark Ridgway
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Comments (7)
LeanneGardner
That's the reason I first spotted it Stephen. It flew past me with a flash of red & orange :)
LeanneGardner
Thanks heaps Mark! I'd never have found that ID. Great work.
Mark Ridgway
Even if that scientific name is wrong I just love the sound of it!
LeanneGardner
Thanks Dan! Still looking for an ID. Thanks for the heads up on the family.
Dan Doucette
Very cool Leanne! Looks like it's in the Fulgoridae family.

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Central Queensland Wildlife
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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PublishedApril 15, 2014

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