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Planthopper

tropiduchidae

Photo by LarryGraziano
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Most planthoppers are large and this one is no exception it measured just under 1/2" long

Habitat:

Tropical humid forest in SW Costa Rica at sea level.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
AgnesAdiqueTalavera
Looks like a tropiduchid planthopper. Pls check if similar with my spotting - http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/15896533.

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Paso Pacifico Survey
Mission
El mini-mundo de Costa Rica
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The Hoppers
Mission
2012 Best Wildlife Photo
Mission
Insects of Costa Rica
Photographed
PublishedAugust 11, 2012

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