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Candystripe leafhopper

Cicadellidae

Photo by aapremlall
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Description:

Beautiful hot pink and blue striped spines along hind tibia of insect found on Plectranthus amboinicus (Indian borage or broad-leaf thyme) in my garden. Appeared to be letting out some sparkling puffs from it's tail or anus.

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Leafhoppers (Cicadellidae) - Information on Leafhoppers, Leafhopper, Leafhoppers and planthoppers

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PublishedSeptember 15, 2014

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