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Ricaniid planthopper

Photo by Scott Frazier
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

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

Habitat:

This spotting in a large semi-urban yard/garden next to a disturbed remnant of forest.

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