Buffalo Treehopper (Family: Membracidae)

A Buffalo Treehopper I found on an overgrown part of the lawn. This individual was really skittish and always flew away when I got too close; luckily after two hours I was able to snap some close up photos. Also, if anyone can identify this insect to the species level That would be greatly appreciated:)

UPDATE: I've added an ID of Ceresa bisonia. Feel free to change it if it's wrong:)

comments (12)

Christine Young

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Nice! I've never seen one this color before! Posted 3 years ago
1. Wesley Goorachan
  
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  Thanks Christine! When I was browsing on iNaturalist I also noticed that most of the Buffalo Treehoppers spotted in Trinidad are green. Posted 3 years ago

Ruth Spigelman

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Funky looking species, love the colours. Smashing macro Wesley. You are incredibly patient - so impressive giving over two hours to observation and photography. Posted 3 years ago
1. Wesley Goorachan
  
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  Thank you so much Ruth! It wasn't all patience though lol, there were lots of hoverflies and ladybird beetles in the same area as well so I photographed them while intermittently checking on the treehopper. Posted 3 years ago

Flown Kimmerling

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So so cute! Posted 3 years ago
1. Wesley Goorachan
  
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  And it was quite small as well, I initially thought it was a nymph! Posted 3 years ago

William Bodine

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Rule of third, leading lines to the eyes focal point, lighting, contrasting color of bright yellow against the green, all combined to capture my attention. Posted 3 years ago
1. Wesley Goorachan
  
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  Thank you so much for your comment William! Posted 3 years ago

Wendy

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Lovely creature! Posted 3 years ago
1. Wesley Goorachan
  
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  It sure was! Posted 3 years ago

Flavio

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Just stunning Wesley, well captured ;-) Posted 3 years ago
1. Wesley Goorachan
  
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  Thank you so much Flavio! Posted 3 years ago