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Buffalo Treehopper Nymph

Spissistilus festinus

Photo by Stephanie R.
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Approximately 3 mm in length. Light green with yellow eyes and yellow stripes. Found on a cup plant (Silphium perfoliatum).

Habitat:

prairie

Species ID Suggestions

Threecornered alfalfa hopper

Spissistilus festinus

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Mark Ridgway
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PublishedJune 27, 2014

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