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Siphanta sp. planthopper Seen tucked away on native Eremophila nivea. Like others within order Hemiptera, this green planthopper has piercing and sucking mouth parts. Adults as seen here have green triangular wings that are folded steeply together. The head and body are also green. <br />
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Siphanta sp. planthopper

Seen tucked away on native Eremophila nivea. Like others within order Hemiptera, this green planthopper has piercing and sucking mouth parts. Adults as seen here have green triangular wings that are folded steeply together. The head and body are also green.

10 mm length

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  1. That is an incredible photo! Posted 4 years ago

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By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded Aug 21, 2021. Captured Aug 19, 2021 14:51 in 54 Hickson St, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
  • NIKON D850
  • f/18.0
  • 10/2500s
  • ISO250
  • 105mm