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Machaerotid spittle bug

Photo by Lani
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Field Notes

Notes:

About the size of a dog flea, this insect was resting on a leaf of a hibiscus plant. I only noticed the hook on its back when I cropped the photo.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (8)
Lani
Thanks for the ID, Gina.
Gina9210
Machaerotid Tube Spittle Bug.
Lani
Thank you, Joseph! I'll look it up :)
JosephBullock
Check BugGuide or the equivalent for your area :)

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PublishedMay 15, 2011

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