Rhododendron Leafhopper in my yard (Netherlands)

Today is a rare tropical day in the Netherlands, with temperatures soaring. Whilst trying to guide our suffering cat through the day I noticed a small bright speckle in the garden, which turned out to be this Rhododendron Leafhopper.

I'm surprised it is a species intro, yet quite happy with that, also because it is the first leafhopper I ever photographed.

comments (6)

Amanda

Eagle Owl

Beautiful picture! Posted 11 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Amanda. Posted 11 years ago

Joost Thissen

Lion

The first one, but immediately a beautiful one! Posted 11 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Joost! How's your macro season so far? Posted 11 years ago
2. 1. Joost Thissen
    
    Lion
    
    Hi Ferdy. Going fine, having made quite some photo's.
    I should spend some more time identifying and posting the best ones.
    The quality level of jungledragon nowadays is more difficult to match. Posted 11 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      I still consider your level to be at the top, Joost. Your photos are always welcome here. Posted 11 years ago

The Rhododendron leafhopper

"Graphocephala fennahi" is a species of leafhopper native to the United States. Its common name derives from it feeding on the sap of rhododendrons. The species was introduced to Great Britain in the 1930s and continental Europe in the 1970s. There has been suggestion that the rhododendron leafhopper contributes to the spread of a rhododendron fungus through Europe.

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Similar species: True Bugs

Species identified by Ferdy Christant