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Helmet Treehopper

Membracis foliatafasciata

Photo by Nimbid Ditavi
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Field Notes

Description:

Helmet Treehoppers are a widespread on SouthAmerica, though they're not so common to spot. This species are actually of a solitary aspect unlike most Treehoppers, which before adulthood stay with their siblings, and after adulthood usually lives surrounded by other Treehoppers.

Habitat:

Tropical Rainforest

Species ID Suggestions

Portuguese helmet treehopper

(Membracis sp)

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Sergio Monteiro
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Membracid Treehopper

Membracis foliatafasciata

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bayucca
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Comments (7)
bayucca
Thanks, I just delete my last comment after looking for another Membracis. I noticed many non-trustable links there and thought I should re-check yours as well. If you fell comfortable with my suggestion, the better anyway ;-)...
Nimbid Ditavi
Thank you for the correction bayucca, I was checking other photos and it's definetly M. foliatafasciata. Thanks again.
bayucca
I think yours is not Membracis dorsata, but Membracis foliatafasciata. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/407396059
The MnMs
In the second picture looks like you may have a different species..is that right? if so, you should separate it into another spotting :-)
Kyle A
That is awesome! Thanks for sharing.

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PublishedAugust 23, 2013

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