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Citrus Flatid Leafhopper

Metcalfa pruinosa

Photo by key_man
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Field Notes

Description:

1/2" (1.25cm) grey leafhopper with pattern of 3 or 4 black dots. Waxy sheen and leave waxy threads where it feeds.

Habitat:

Fruit trees, hardwoods (these were on white walnut sapling)

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Metcalfa pruinosa, citrus flatid planthopper - Metcalfa pruinosa (Say)

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