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Common Green Planthopper photographed at night near outdoor light.
Photograph copyright: ozwildlife - all rights reserved. Used with permission.
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INSECT FACTS |
Identification
The Common Green Planthopper is a bright green triangular-shaped bug with reddish eyes. The wings are held over the body like a roof. The wings have a veined pattern a paler green spots between the vein intersections. The wings have a border of reddish brown dots. They can jump when disturbed giving them the common name of leafhoppers.
Size
15mm
Food
feeds on sap from leaves
Classification
| Class: | Insecta | | Order: | Hemiptera | | Family: | Flatidae | | Genus: | Siphanta | | Species: | hebes | | Common Name: | Common Green Planthopper |
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