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Tree Hopper or Spissistilus festinus Part of the Membracidae family and is also called the Three-Cornered alfalfa hopper. They get their name from the “three corners” that can be seen from the two points at each shoulder and one at the apex of the pronotum. They have piercing mouthparts for sucking plant juice's and generally around 5mm long. Fall,Geotagged,Spissistilus festinus,Three-cornered Alfalfa Hopper,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Tree Hopper or Spissistilus festinus

Part of the Membracidae family and is also called the Three-Cornered alfalfa hopper. They get their name from the “three corners” that can be seen from the two points at each shoulder and one at the apex of the pronotum. They have piercing mouthparts for sucking plant juice's and generally around 5mm long.

    comments (3)

  1. Spissistilus festinus is also a potential ID:
    https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/47551456
    Posted 3 years ago
  2. Christine is spot on for helping identify. Posted 3 years ago
    1. No prob ;) Posted 3 years ago

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A species of treehopper in the Membracidae family.

Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by William Bodine
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By William Bodine

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Uploaded Nov 8, 2021. Captured Nov 7, 2021 09:58 in 1550 N Val Vista Dr, Mesa, AZ 85213, USA.
  • Canon EOS 70D
  • f/1.0
  • 1/8s
  • ISO200