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Citrus Flatid Planthopper

Ormenis saucia

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Description:

Found this planthopper, at my door entrance about 3 mm long has this beautiful colors, i notice when i see the photos in the computer looks like it moves the head, i have no idea that they can move the head like mantis in some of the photos the head is in a different position.

Reference Links:

Tribe Nephesini - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Gerardo Aizpuru
Thanks again Livan! I think your right i stay whit Ormenis saucia
LivanEscudero
It looks like it is one of the Tribe Nephesini. see here: http://bugguide.net/node/view/472193/bgpage I think maybe: Metcalfa pruinosa - Citrus Flatid Planthopper or Ormenis saucia

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The Hoppers
Mission
Mexico Horn of Plenty
Mission
Yucatan Peninsula Biodiversity
Photographed
PublishedMarch 4, 2012

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