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Flat-head Leafhopper -female (Stenocotis depressa) An attractive long-legged 15 mm leafhopper with a broad triangular head and brown eyes. The whole insect was brown with thin scalloped patterns in a darker shade of brown.<br />
Spotted on a smooth trunk of a gum tree at a rest stop along the Hume Highway- Chowne. Australia,Fall,Flathead Leafhopper,Geotagged,Stenocotis depressa

Flat-head Leafhopper -female (Stenocotis depressa)

An attractive long-legged 15 mm leafhopper with a broad triangular head and brown eyes. The whole insect was brown with thin scalloped patterns in a darker shade of brown.
Spotted on a smooth trunk of a gum tree at a rest stop along the Hume Highway- Chowne.

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Calbost Niel

Lion

Well spotted Leuba. Great shot.
Niel Posted 4 years ago
1. Leuba Ridgway
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you Niel. I found an exuvia on the same trunk and wondered if it was hers... Posted 4 years ago

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The Flathead Leafhopper

The flathead leafhopper is monotypical, being the only member of its genus. It is a well camouflaged insect and widespread throughout Australia.

Similar species: True Bugs

Species identified by Leuba Ridgway

By Leuba Ridgway

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Uploaded May 20, 2021. Captured Apr 19, 2021 11:43 in LOT 2 Hume Hwy, Carrick NSW 2580, Australia.

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10/2000s
ISO100
10.99mm

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