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Cuerna striata On a leaf of Symphyotrichum ciliolatum but I don't know if it uses this plant as a food source or was merely resting there. Cuerna striata,Geotagged,Hemiptera,Leafhoppers,Sharpshooters,Striated Leafhopper,Summer,Symphyotrichum ciliolatum,United States,insect Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Cuerna striata

On a leaf of Symphyotrichum ciliolatum but I don't know if it uses this plant as a food source or was merely resting there.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    What a complex beauty, Gary, well spotted! Posted 5 years ago
    1. View Gary B's profile
      Gary B
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      It was a cool find. I wish I could have gotten closer but the insect was a bit nervous about me watching it. Posted 5 years ago
  3. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    That's a fancy one! Nice find! Posted 5 years ago

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The Striated Leafhopper

The striated leafhopper (Cuerna striata) is a small insect of the leafhopper family (Cicadellidae), of the suborder Auchenorrhyncha, which is part of the order Hemiptera (Hemiptera).

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Similar species: True Bugs
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By Gary B

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Uploaded Aug 22, 2020. Captured Aug 22, 2020 03:51 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
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  • Canon EOS Rebel T6
  • f/5.6
  • 1/128s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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