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sharpshooter leafhopper

Cicadellidae

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Field Notes

Description:

Waxy looking yellow insect with beautiful pale blue, and maroon-purple markings.

Habitat:

Woodland/pond-side and open fields in Middle Tennessee

Notes:

This one had managed to drop into a water bucket, where I scooped him out.

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Comments (1)
CindyBinghamKeiser
I really like the angles you captured of this beauty! Please consider adding to global mission, The Hoppers: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8096480
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PublishedJuly 15, 2014

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