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Torpedo bug - Siphanta acuta Observed on June 1. 2025 , the start of winter in the southern hemisphere. No snow ,no frost,just a cool 18 degree. Celsius ( cold) Australia,Eamw planthoppers,Encounter Bay SA,Fall,Geotagged,Siphanta acuta,Torpedo bug Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Torpedo bug - Siphanta acuta

Observed on June 1. 2025 , the start of winter in the southern hemisphere. No snow ,no frost,just a cool 18 degree. Celsius ( cold)

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    Christine Young
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    A beautiful bug for the start of winter! Posted 3 months ago
    1. View Ernst's profile
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      Thank you ,Christine. Posted 3 months ago
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    Calbost Niel
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    Very crisp Ernst Posted 3 months ago
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      Ernst
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      Yes Niel ,so was the weather. Posted 3 months ago

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The Torpedo bug

"Siphanta acuta" is a plant-feeding insect in the family Flatidae; this species of planthopper is found in various parts of the world, and is sometimes called the green planthopper, or the torpedo bug.

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Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Ernst
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By Ernst

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Uploaded Jun 2, 2025. Captured Jun 2, 2025 14:52 in 65 Franklin Parade, Encounter Bay SA 5211, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/13.0
  • 1/99s
  • ISO400
  • 70mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.