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Issid Planthopper - Gergithus sp. An Issid Planthopper from the genus Gergithus, small in size around 5-6 mm.<br />
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2 new species of Issid Planthopper from the Genus Gergithus was officially described earlier this month (09 April 2021), one species from Thailand and another from Borneo. The one from Thailand; Gergithus dayi looks very similar to this Spotting, morphologically but was told/reminded that it is not possible to verify with certainty that it is of the same species through photos unless close-up inspection of the male genitalia. A similar looking species from China, Gergithus frontilongus was described in 2017. Gergithus,Gergithus sp.,Hopper,Issid Planthopper,Malaysia,Penang,Planthopper Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Issid Planthopper - Gergithus sp.

An Issid Planthopper from the genus Gergithus, small in size around 5-6 mm.

2 new species of Issid Planthopper from the Genus Gergithus was officially described earlier this month (09 April 2021), one species from Thailand and another from Borneo. The one from Thailand; Gergithus dayi looks very similar to this Spotting, morphologically but was told/reminded that it is not possible to verify with certainty that it is of the same species through photos unless close-up inspection of the male genitalia. A similar looking species from China, Gergithus frontilongus was described in 2017.

    comments (6)

  1. I just love obscure observations, nice one! Posted 4 years ago
    1. For sure, and thanks to the Pandemic, have discovered quite a few of them at my backyard :D Posted 4 years ago
  2. Thanks for sharing Albert

    Niel
    Posted 4 years ago
  3. Most unusual and fascinating . Posted 4 years ago
  4. Gorgeous Posted 4 years ago
  5. Good one Albert. Better get your scalpel out. ;-) Posted 4 years ago

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Uploaded Apr 13, 2021. Captured Dec 23, 2020 22:06.
  • TG-6
  • f/6.3
  • 1/320s
  • ISO200
  • 18mm