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Graphocephala coccinea This might be an example of type picta. Candy-striped Leafhopper,Cicadellidae,Geotagged,Graphocephala coccinea,Summer,United States,hemiptera,insect,leafhopper,picta Click/tap to enlarge

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  1. What does type picta mean, Gary? Posted 4 years ago
    1. From the Latin "to paint". https://www.wordsense.eu/picta/ Posted 4 years ago
      1. Thanks! Posted 4 years ago

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"Graphocephala coccinea" is a meadow and woodland-dwelling species of brightly colored leafhopper native to North and Central America, from Canada south to Panama. Common names include candy-striped leafhopper, red-banded leafhopper, scarlet-and-green leafhopper and red-and-blue leafhopper.

Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Gary B
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By Gary B

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Uploaded Aug 18, 2021. Captured Sep 18, 2019 22:13 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
  • Canon EOS Rebel T6
  • f/4.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO800
  • 100mm