JungleDragon is a nature and wildlife community for photographers, travellers and anyone who loves nature. We're genuine, free, ad-free and beautiful.

Join

Widefooted Treehopper nymph (Campylenchia latipes) Recently molted. On Trifolium sp. at the edge of a dense mixed hardwood/coniferous forest in NW Georgia (Gordon County), US. May 25, 2018.<br /> <br /> From what I&#039;m reading, Campylenchia latipes is the only treehopper species in the east with a forward-facing horn/pronotum. This &quot;horn&quot; mimics the structure of thorns, providing some camouflage and defensive benefit to the treehopper. Additionally, there is some evidence that treehopper pronota serve as sensory and pheromone dispersal structures! <br /> <br /> How friggin&#039; cute is this!? Campylenchia latipes,Geotagged,Spring,United States,Wide-footed Treehopper Click/tap to enlarge

Widefooted Treehopper nymph (Campylenchia latipes)

Recently molted. On Trifolium sp. at the edge of a dense mixed hardwood/coniferous forest in NW Georgia (Gordon County), US. May 25, 2018.

From what I'm reading, Campylenchia latipes is the only treehopper species in the east with a forward-facing horn/pronotum. This "horn" mimics the structure of thorns, providing some camouflage and defensive benefit to the treehopper. Additionally, there is some evidence that treehopper pronota serve as sensory and pheromone dispersal structures!

How friggin' cute is this!?

Sign in or Join in order to comment.

The Wide-footed Treehopper

Campylenchia latipes is a treehopper in the Campylenchia genus, it is distributed throughout North America.

Info 2 0
Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
View Flown Kimmerling's profile

By Flown Kimmerling

All rights reserved
Uploaded May 26, 2018. Captured May 25, 2018 05:10 in 233 Hopewell Dr, Ranger, GA 30734, USA.
country flag of United States of America Explore United States of America 39,925 9,640 8
  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
  • f/2.8
  • 1/60s
  • ISO400
  • 60mm