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Green Leaf Hopper - Siphanta acuta Adult Torpedo Bugs (Siphanta acuta) are bright green in color with veins along their dorsal side mimicking a leaf. Their eyes are pink and the head comes to a point, giving this insect a torpedo shape and aerodynamic structure. The wingspan of the adult torpedo bug is about 25mm. Once in the adult stage, life expectancy of S.acuta is only around 2 months. Australia,Geotagged,Siphanta acuta,Summer,Torpedo bug Click/tap to enlarge

Green Leaf Hopper - Siphanta acuta

Adult Torpedo Bugs (Siphanta acuta) are bright green in color with veins along their dorsal side mimicking a leaf. Their eyes are pink and the head comes to a point, giving this insect a torpedo shape and aerodynamic structure. The wingspan of the adult torpedo bug is about 25mm. Once in the adult stage, life expectancy of S.acuta is only around 2 months.

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    Christine Young
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    Yes! Siphanta acuta, or similar? Posted 4 years ago
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      Calbost Niel
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      Bingo. Thanks Christine. Posted 4 years ago
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        Christine Young
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        You're welcome, Niel! Posted 4 years ago

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The Torpedo bug

"Siphanta acuta" is a plant-feeding insect in the family Flatidae; this species of planthopper is found in various parts of the world, and is sometimes called the green planthopper, or the torpedo bug.

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Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Calbost Niel
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Uploaded Jan 16, 2021. Captured Jan 16, 2021 16:52 in 58-82 Terrace Falls Rd, Hazelbrook NSW 2779, Australia.
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  • NIKON D7100
  • f/22.0
  • 1/100s
  • ISO160
  • 60mm
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