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Lophopid planthopper

Zophiuma sp.

Photo by Scott Frazier
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Field Notes

Description:

This is a planthopper of the family Lophopidae, genus Zophiuma laying eggs.

Habitat:

Spotted in a large semi-urban yard/garden adjacent to a disturbed remnant patch of forest.

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Comments (3)
Scott Frazier
Not a very clear set of photos, especially the eggs, but not for lack of trying. Sometimes I yearn for my old manual camera!

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

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PublishedAugust 28, 2011

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