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Green Cone-headed Planthopper Nymph - Acanalonia conica Distinguished from Acanalonia bivittata because Acanalonia conica is the only nymph with a green tint.<br />
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Habitat: Garden<br />
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*I'm curious about the black bits (and the orange thing) at the top of the photo...maybe eggs and a larva? Acanalonia,Acanalonia conica,Geotagged,Green cone-headed planthopper,Summer,United States,nymph,planthopper nymph

Green Cone-headed Planthopper Nymph - Acanalonia conica

Distinguished from Acanalonia bivittata because Acanalonia conica is the only nymph with a green tint.

Habitat: Garden

*I'm curious about the black bits (and the orange thing) at the top of the photo...maybe eggs and a larva?

comments (4)

Calbost Niel

Lion

The variety never ceases to amaze me. Great shot Christine Posted 4 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks, Niel. These tiny nymphs are so cute and they ping/hop all over the garden. Fun to watch. Posted 4 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Very nice! Posted 4 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks :). If I was an insect, I would want a fluffy bum like this nymph has. Posted 4 years ago

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The Green cone-headed planthopper

The green cone-headed planthopper’s (Acanalonia conica) distinctive red eyes and half-leaf appearance make identification relatively simple.

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Similar species: True Bugs

Species identified by Christine Young

By Christine Young

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Uploaded Aug 5, 2021. Captured Jul 25, 2021 10:42 in 281 Main St S, Woodbury, CT 06798, USA.

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Canon EOS 90D
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1/64s
ISO1600
100mm

Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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