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Ricaniid planthopper

Photo by Scott Frazier
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Field Notes

Description:

At first glance the small insect may resemble a moth but it is actually a planthopper from the order Hemiptera, family Ricaniidae.

Habitat:

Observed in coastal freshwater swamp forest.

Notes:

Another Papua specimen of this unidentified species can be seen here http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbohne/5400665764/

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Comments (3)

Yes its got that in the description but I'll add to the common name. Thanks

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