Flatid Planthopper

Tx Carol

Thank you, Goody. It is always inspiring to know that people like my pictures. But, the better they are, I know that they wouldn't be the same if I hadn't so handsome models.

MArtin, I use a Panasonic Lumix FZ-40. I am just learning to use its macro function. It is not an expensive camera like others I have seen (around 700 american dolars) but I think it is more than enough for an amateur like me.

Hi Martin, I agree with you, it IS complicated to ID these critters. See, South America was isolated for a long time from the rest of the world (as well as Australia), and many animals (insects included, obviously) present differences - big or small - from those found elsewhere. As we don't have reliable, useful sites in portuguese for to ID them, I have to go to local entomologists to do it. Wich brings other problems to the table: the guy that ID'd some butterflies for me was contested by bayucca, with very powerful arguments. So, I kind of quit ID'ing them too exactly myself, I'll keep posting my pictures here, hoping that they are useful to the expert guys ("oh, they have these in Brazil!") and that the nature lovers enjoy them. By the way, I enjoy your pictures very much, seems that Australia is a wonderful place to go with a camera. Thank you very much for your support.