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Planthopper

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Notes:

Contrary to the other planthoppers, this one stays with wings open when on the leaves, closing them only when preparing to fly or hop away.

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Sergio Monteiro
Cindy, sorry not to answer before. Did you notice the racing stripes in it's "helmet"?

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PublishedJanuary 28, 2012

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