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Portuguese Helmet Treehopper (Membracis dorsata) A Portuguese Helmet Treehopper on the branch of a pea tree. Animalia,Animals,Caribbean,Hemiptera,Insecta,Insects,Membracis dorsata,Portuguese Helmet Treehopper,Treehoppers,Trinidad and Tobago

Portuguese Helmet Treehopper (Membracis dorsata)

A Portuguese Helmet Treehopper on the branch of a pea tree.

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Calbost Niel

Lion

Amazing Wesley Posted 4 years ago
1. Wesley Goorachan
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Niel! Posted 4 years ago

Ernst

Lion

How big is it , Wesley. Posted 4 years ago
1. Wesley Goorachan
  
  Lion
  
  It was roughly 2 cm in length and around 1 cm tall. Posted 4 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

AWESOME! Posted 4 years ago
1. Wesley Goorachan
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Christine, there are around four on each branch of the tree! Posted 4 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Wow. They are pretty big too, right? It must have been quite a sight! Posted 4 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
      Lion
      
      ^ I did not intentionally rhyme in that comment. ;P Posted 4 years ago
    2. 1. Wesley Goorachan
        
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        That sounded like a line Dr. Seuss would write lol. They were pretty big treehoppers and despite being so easy to find (they're always on that tree), they are relatively difficult to photograph because of the strong wind and harsh sunlight. Posted 4 years ago
      2. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        Haha, so true. I rhyme all the time without meaning too. (See?!). It really annoys my kids, lol.
        
        This photo is really great though! Posted 4 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

A most excellent closeup! Posted 4 years ago
1. Wesley Goorachan
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks so much Ferdy! Posted 4 years ago

Ruth Spigelman

Lion

Superb macro, the details captured are wonderful. Like a mini gladiator - reminds me of the galerus, a tall shoulder-guard some would wear. Posted 4 years ago
1. Wesley Goorachan
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you so much Ruth! Posted 4 years ago

nightjar6

Lion

Nice close up shot. Posted 2 years ago

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The Membracis dorsata

Membracis dorsata is a species of treehopper found in Central America.

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Similar species: True Bugs

Species identified by Wesley Goorachan

By Wesley Goorachan

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Uploaded Aug 22, 2021. Captured Aug 22, 2021 11:13.

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Canon EOS Rebel T6
f/10.0
1/197s
ISO100
75mm

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