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PlantHopper

Ricania japonica

Photo by HarumKoh
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Field Notes

Description:

9-11mm.
ハゴロモ科 Ricaniidae.
plant:
Pueraria lobata クズ.
japanese name: ベッコウハゴロモ.

Notes:

1st photo: 2012.8.11.
2nd photo: 2013.8.31.

Reference Links:

Ricania japonica - Overview, ベッコウハゴロモ

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
HarumKoh
thank you Sckel! "Euricania facialis" and "Pochazia albomaculata" are similar shaped planthopper in Japan. (I haven't found them)
Sckel
These are beautiful and special. I'm waiting for a chance to see one of these planthopper.
HarumKoh
thank you! I wanted to photograph them with macro lens this year but failed to find. :(

Spotted for Missions

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The Hoppers
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Arthropods in Japan
Mission
Biodiversity of Central Japan

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PublishedAugust 24, 2013

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