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Broad-Headed Sharpshooter

Oncometopia orbona

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Field Notes

Description:

A blue and orange sharpshooter leafhopper, found during a light rain on a large stalk of prickly lettuce.

Habitat:

Feeding on the stalk of a large prickly lettuce, late spring, during light rain. Temperature was warm, humidity was high.

Reference Links:

Broad-headed sharpshooter-Encyclopedia of Life, Oncometopia orbona - Wikipedia

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PublishedJune 13, 2016

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