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Reticulated Planthopper

Lystra lanata

Photo by Dan Doucette
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Field Notes

Description:

large hopper with long waxy filaments

Habitat:

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Notes:

I spotted a few of these hoppers in Colombia. The first time was in Guyana 2 years ago, but they never get dull. It's always cool to run into this type of hopper. Tupana Aru Reserve.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
Dan Doucette
I think you're right Kel, they help to escape from predators. I also thought I read that the tails help disperse the smell of pheromones when trying to attract a mate.
Sckel
My guess on the white filaments: if a bird coming to eat the insect, she hits the filaments first, and not the vital parts of the insect, allowing time for the insect to escape. Am I right or am I bluffing?

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PublishedAugust 6, 2013

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