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Ricaniid planthopper

Ricanula sp.

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 from the Hemiptera: Ricaniidae. Resembles Ricanula stigmatica.

Habitat:

Large semi-urban yard/garden adjacent to a disturbed patch of remnant forest.

Notes:

The last photo is a different individual but photo was taken at same site during same session.

Reference Links:

Global Species : Ricanula stigmatica

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (12)
Jolly Ibañez
Beautiful variation on your planthopper. Awesome!
lori.tas
Try seeing if this list helps: http://www1.dpi.nsw.gov.au/keys/fulgor/indo/ricaniidae.htm
Dangermouse
Very unusual, love the colour! Looks like it's missing a small chunk from the left wing.
Ashish
Can be small leaf moth

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Biota of S. Frazier's Yard at Sentani, Papua, Indonesia

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PublishedAugust 7, 2011

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