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Sharpshooter Leafhopper

possible Agrosoma placetis

Photo by LarryGraziano
Published on Project Noah
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10.1065, -84.2435

Field Notes

Description:

about 6mm long

Habitat:

1250 meter elevation

Reference Links:

Sharpshooter Leafhoppers | Agrosoma placetis Medler 1960a: 24

Species ID Suggestions

Agrosoma placetis

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bayucca
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Comments (4)
LarryGraziano
I wish I could agree on the macro part Mayra. I didn't have the full focus I was hoping for because of the angle. Anyway, it sure is a lovely hopper!
LarryGraziano
I just made the change.....that is what I though but I wasn't sure as each species within the genus look very much alike
bayucca
Cicadellidae, Cicadellinae, Scharpshooter, Agrosoma placetis.

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El mini-mundo de Costa Rica
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The Hoppers
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Nature in Yellow
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Insects of Costa Rica
Photographed
PublishedMarch 14, 2012

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