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Leafhopper nymph

Scaphoideus spp.

Photo by LisaPowers
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Black, hardened cephalothorax and a soft white, bristley abdomen.

Habitat:

Grapevine leaf in a rural back yard.

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Comments (2)
LisaPowers
Thanks Jakubko! It was a difficult subject to photograph because of its small size and tendency to move around.
Jacob Gorneau
Excellent! The difference in color between the cephalothorax and the abdomen is striking!

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