Candy-striped Leafhopper - Graphocephala coccinea

Looks like they were having an important meeting. Or, maybe it was a leafhopper concert.

Habitat: Rural garden

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Flown Kimmerling

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WOW!
P.S. I don't think they all got the social distancing memo :P Posted 5 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  This photo is from last October, so pre-coronavirus ;). I'm sure this season's leafhoppers will adhere to the current regulations though. I just hope they don't try to inject or drink any disinfectant. Posted 5 years ago
2. 1. Flown Kimmerling
    
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    *dying laughing/crying* over here XD Posted 5 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
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      ;P Posted 5 years ago

Ferdy Christant

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"When I say HOP...you ask how high, clear?" Posted 5 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Lol, hopefully they are rebels. Posted 5 years ago

Ruth Spigelman

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They are a visual delight! Posted 5 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Thanks, Ruth! And, these individuals were quite tiny - maybe ~4-5 mm. They are usually larger. Perhaps the lateness of the season had to do with their diminutive size. Posted 5 years ago

The Red-banded Leafhopper

"Graphocephala coccinea" is a meadow and woodland-dwelling species of brightly colored leafhopper native to North and Central America, from Canada south to Panama. Common names include candy-striped leafhopper, red-banded leafhopper, scarlet-and-green leafhopper and red-and-blue leafhopper.

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Similar species: True Bugs

Species identified by Christine Young