Rhododendron Leafhopper - Graphocephala fennahi

Habitat: Perusing the rhododendrons along the edge of a nature trail

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Ferdy Christant

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Great shot! These are so gorgeous, as is their name. Posted 5 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks! Posted 5 years ago

Flown Kimmerling

Lion

I love this shot. The lighting makes the leafhopper look very moody <3 Posted 5 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks, Lisa! Posted 5 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 Christine Young