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Dardus Wattle Hopper nymph (Dardus abbreviatus ) Found only one nymph on the same Acacia tree as several adult hoppers. Australia,Dardus abbreviatus,Dardus wattle hopper,Geotagged Click/tap to enlarge

Dardus Wattle Hopper nymph (Dardus abbreviatus )

Found only one nymph on the same Acacia tree as several adult hoppers.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Awesome, hoppers really have some of the most bizarre appearances in the insect world. Posted 7 years ago
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      Ernst
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      Yes and hard to connect the nymphal stage with the end product . And there are so many of them. Posted 7 years ago

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The Dardus wattle hopper

Dardus abbreviatus is a planthopper in the FULGOROIDEA family. They are red bodied with cryptic brown wings.

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Similar species: True Bugs
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Uploaded Dec 18, 2017. Captured in 46 Boolungal Way, Karana Downs QLD 4306, Australia.
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