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Thorn Mimic Treehopper

Leptocentrus taurus

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Field Notes

Description:

They are best known for their enlarged and ornate pronotum, which most often resembles thorns, apparently to aid camouflage. In some species, the pronotum grows to a horn-like extension, but even more bizarre and hard-to-describe shapes are also found.

Habitat:

Seen near a farm.

Species ID Suggestions

Thorn Mimic Treehopper

Leptocentrus taurus

Comments (4)

Looks like - Horned Treehopper

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PublishedAugust 21, 2013

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