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Interesting Tripartate - Eurymeloides bicincta - Gum Tree Hopper Nymphs and adults have piercing mouthparts and suck the sap. The excess fluid is secreted and is fed upon by ants which are often found associated with the leafhoppers. The ants do not harm the leafhoppers but may drive off potential predators. Australia,Eurymeloides bicincta,Fall,Geotagged,Two-lined gum-treehopper Click/tap to enlarge

Interesting Tripartate - Eurymeloides bicincta - Gum Tree Hopper

Nymphs and adults have piercing mouthparts and suck the sap. The excess fluid is secreted and is fed upon by ants which are often found associated with the leafhoppers. The ants do not harm the leafhoppers but may drive off potential predators.

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    Christine Young
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    Great capture! Posted 4 years ago
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      Calbost Niel
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      Thanks Christine Posted 4 years ago

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The Two-lined gum-treehopper

Eurymeloides bicincta is a leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae. It is the type species of the genus "Eurymeloides". It is a sap-sucking insect and is found on gum-trees in its native southeastern Australia.

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Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Calbost Niel
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By Calbost Niel

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Uploaded Apr 22, 2021. Captured Apr 22, 2021 10:43 in L2 Trail, Woodford NSW 2778, Australia.
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  • NIKON D7100
  • f/40.0
  • 1/100s
  • ISO6400
  • 105mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.

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