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Hopper Not Philaenus spumarius, but some other hopper - possibly some Macrosteles? Assuming Britain as location it might be laevis or sexnotatus - the latter being my favourite but these usually require genital exmination.<br />
Original ID:<br />
Ever wondered what &#039;Cuckoo Spit&#039; insect is like?  Well here it is - it comes in many different colours &amp; shapes.  This one is barely 1cm long! Auchenorrhyncha,Cicadellidae,Frog-Hoppers,Insects Click/tap to enlarge

Hopper

Not Philaenus spumarius, but some other hopper - possibly some Macrosteles? Assuming Britain as location it might be laevis or sexnotatus - the latter being my favourite but these usually require genital exmination.
Original ID:
Ever wondered what 'Cuckoo Spit' insect is like? Well here it is - it comes in many different colours & shapes. This one is barely 1cm long!

    comments (3)

  1. I like the very narrow DOF in here, it brings al attention to the tiny eyes...nice! Posted 14 years ago
  2. Well focussed, that must have been hard! Posted 13 years ago
  3. Could you possibly geotag this, or at least give us a country? Helps with ID :o) Posted 8 years ago

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Uploaded May 28, 2011. Captured May 24, 2011 17:47.
  • Canon EOS 550D
  • f/2.8
  • 1/166s
  • ISO100
  • 60mm