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Torpedo bug- Siphanta acuta Observed in our garden. Australia,Geotagged,Siphanta acuta,Summer,Torpedo bug Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Torpedo bug- Siphanta acuta

Observed in our garden.

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Gorgeous shot! Happy new year, Ernst! Posted 2 days ago
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      Ernst
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      Thank you , Ferdy. Wishing for you the same. Posted 2 days 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
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Uploaded Jan 5, 2026. Captured Jan 5, 2026 13:55 in 72 Franklin Parade, Encounter Bay SA 5211, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 650D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/99s
  • ISO400
  • 70mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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