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Dark Leafhopper
Austrotartessus sp.
-37.895, 145.301
Field Notes
Description:
A dark leafhopper about 7 mm long. Head, pronotum, scutellum and wings were all the same dark grey with pale speckled patterns. Eyes were dark. The last pair of legs had a row of spines.
Habitat:
Spotted on the trunk of a large eucalyptus tree. He was very active trying to hide under the bark.
Notes:
This hopper appears to share several features with A. monteithi which is seen in Queensland <br>
http://www1.dpi.nsw.gov.au/keys/leafhop/species/amonteit.htm <br>
http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_leafhoppers/PurpleLeafhopper.htm <br>
The ID needs confirmation. <br>
Family: Cicadellidae <br>
Subfamily: Tartessinae <br>
Tribe: Tartessini
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJanuary 8, 2015
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