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Treehopper

Polyglypta sp.

Photo by LaurenZarate
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Field Notes

Description:

Elongated Treehopper with a purple-brown color and yellow markings. It was about 1 cm long with orange legs. Family Membracidae, Subfamily Smiliinae.

Habitat:

Abandoned field, semi-urban area, outskirts of San Cristobal de Las Casas, 2,200 meters.

Reference Links:

Polyglypta sp., Treehoppers in Subfamily Smiliinae

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Comments (4)
Adarsha B S
Well, i can say there is a lesson for human's..keep upgrading :)
LaurenZarate
Thank you Adarsha, it is true about Treehoppers, they never cease to amaze. Their up-grading seems infinite.
Adarsha B S
Treehoppers are amazing..so many different versions! Every time they are upgraded with new feautures :)
LaurenZarate
Thank you Chief, it is always fun to find a Treehopper!

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PublishedJune 19, 2013

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