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Delphacid Planthopper

Phyllodinus nervatus

Photo by Latimeria
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Field Notes

Description:

Small (sitting on a piece of grass), black and white, brachypterous. Wide head.

Habitat:

Forest

Notes:

This is an adult Delphacid planthopper. It has reduced wings, making it look like a nymph. This species, like other Delphacid planthoppers, feeds on grass. Found at Barbara A. Beiser Field Station.

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