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Two-spotted Leafhopper

Sophonia orientalis

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Field Notes

Description:

Yellow Leafhopper with a black stripe down the back. The common name is due to the two black spots on the end. There is red along the sides of the black stripes. I have never seen this much red in this species.

Habitat:

Eucalyptus tree in local park. This species is native to Asia but is found in the southern US states and Mexico.

Reference Links:

Species Sophonia orientalis - Two-spotted Leafhopper - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
MartinL
It certainly looks like his front end is down the other end.

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PublishedJanuary 28, 2015

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