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Issus coleoptratus - waxy filaments, Heesch, Netherlands Extreme closeup of the &quot;rainbow butt&quot; of this planthopper. <br /> <br /> These waxy filaments are sometimes seen after the nymph eating live plant material. The exact purpose of these glands is not yet known. In other cicada species this has been described as playing a role in the safe removal of honeydew by coating the excreted droplets with waxy strands preventing contamination of the body.<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/95840/issus_coleoptratus_-_pose_heesch_netherlands.html" title="Issus coleoptratus - pose, Heesch, Netherlands"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/2/95840_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=dUcUpzea8YJhOoW4Ylzz%2BzQyynM%3D" width="200" height="150" alt="Issus coleoptratus - pose, Heesch, Netherlands Disclaimer: subject is dead and placed on a leaf. I found it in our garden.<br /> <br /> Tentative ID. This is likely the nymph of Issus coleoptratus, as adult about 5.5-7mm in size, as nymph unsure, perhaps 3-4mm. This is a flightless insect, despite the wings.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/95841/issus_coleoptratus_-_side_view_heesch_netherlands.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/95842/issus_coleoptratus_-_waxy_filaments_heesch_netherlands.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/95843/issus_coleoptratus_-_frontal_heesch_netherlands.html Extreme Macro,Issus coleoptratus" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/95841/issus_coleoptratus_-_side_view_heesch_netherlands.html" title="Issus coleoptratus - side view, Heesch, Netherlands"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/2/95841_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=nTqG3rOSbhm9rD5Pk1sATr1t5%2Bk%3D" width="200" height="134" alt="Issus coleoptratus - side view, Heesch, Netherlands Disclaimer: subject is dead and placed on a leaf. I found it in our garden.<br /> <br /> Tentative ID. This is likely the nymph of Issus coleoptratus, as adult about 5.5-7mm in size, as nymph unsure, perhaps 3-4mm. This is a flightless insect, despite the wings.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/95840/issus_coleoptratus_-_pose_heesch_netherlands.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/95842/issus_coleoptratus_-_waxy_filaments_heesch_netherlands.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/95843/issus_coleoptratus_-_frontal_heesch_netherlands.html Extreme Macro,Issus coleoptratus" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/95843/issus_coleoptratus_-_frontal_heesch_netherlands.html" title="Issus coleoptratus - frontal, Heesch, Netherlands"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/2/95843_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=Lo1UUYsgSUkS5egCEqsx1SZ%2Ffkw%3D" width="200" height="170" alt="Issus coleoptratus - frontal, Heesch, Netherlands Disclaimer: subject is dead and placed on a leaf. I found it in our garden.<br /> <br /> Tentative ID. This is likely the nymph of Issus coleoptratus, as adult about 5.5-7mm in size, as nymph unsure, perhaps 3-4mm. This is a flightless insect, despite the wings.<br /> <br /> I&#039;m positively surprised by this perspective. Since extreme macro stacking is such a time consuming activity, after the other 3 perspectives, I wasn&#039;t even sure to do a frontal shot at all. Glad I did, as I did not expect the species to feature such beautiful crown-like appearance.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/95840/issus_coleoptratus_-_pose_heesch_netherlands.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/95841/issus_coleoptratus_-_side_view_heesch_netherlands.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/95842/issus_coleoptratus_-_waxy_filaments_heesch_netherlands.html Extreme Macro,Extreme Macro Portraits,Issus coleoptratus,WeMacro" /></a></figure> Extreme Macro,Issus coleoptratus Click/tap to enlarge

Issus coleoptratus - waxy filaments, Heesch, Netherlands

Extreme closeup of the "rainbow butt" of this planthopper.

These waxy filaments are sometimes seen after the nymph eating live plant material. The exact purpose of these glands is not yet known. In other cicada species this has been described as playing a role in the safe removal of honeydew by coating the excreted droplets with waxy strands preventing contamination of the body.

Issus coleoptratus - pose, Heesch, Netherlands Disclaimer: subject is dead and placed on a leaf. I found it in our garden.<br /> <br /> Tentative ID. This is likely the nymph of Issus coleoptratus, as adult about 5.5-7mm in size, as nymph unsure, perhaps 3-4mm. This is a flightless insect, despite the wings.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/95841/issus_coleoptratus_-_side_view_heesch_netherlands.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/95842/issus_coleoptratus_-_waxy_filaments_heesch_netherlands.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/95843/issus_coleoptratus_-_frontal_heesch_netherlands.html Extreme Macro,Issus coleoptratus

Issus coleoptratus - side view, Heesch, Netherlands Disclaimer: subject is dead and placed on a leaf. I found it in our garden.<br /> <br /> Tentative ID. This is likely the nymph of Issus coleoptratus, as adult about 5.5-7mm in size, as nymph unsure, perhaps 3-4mm. This is a flightless insect, despite the wings.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/95840/issus_coleoptratus_-_pose_heesch_netherlands.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/95842/issus_coleoptratus_-_waxy_filaments_heesch_netherlands.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/95843/issus_coleoptratus_-_frontal_heesch_netherlands.html Extreme Macro,Issus coleoptratus

Issus coleoptratus - frontal, Heesch, Netherlands Disclaimer: subject is dead and placed on a leaf. I found it in our garden.<br /> <br /> Tentative ID. This is likely the nymph of Issus coleoptratus, as adult about 5.5-7mm in size, as nymph unsure, perhaps 3-4mm. This is a flightless insect, despite the wings.<br /> <br /> I'm positively surprised by this perspective. Since extreme macro stacking is such a time consuming activity, after the other 3 perspectives, I wasn't even sure to do a frontal shot at all. Glad I did, as I did not expect the species to feature such beautiful crown-like appearance.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/95840/issus_coleoptratus_-_pose_heesch_netherlands.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/95841/issus_coleoptratus_-_side_view_heesch_netherlands.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/95842/issus_coleoptratus_-_waxy_filaments_heesch_netherlands.html Extreme Macro,Extreme Macro Portraits,Issus coleoptratus,WeMacro

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    Uuuhhh ... NICE detail! :o))) Posted 5 years ago
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      Thanks :) Posted 5 years ago
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    Great series, Ferdy! Posted 5 years ago
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      Thanks! Posted 5 years ago

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The Issus coleoptratus

"Issus coleoptratus" is a common insect found in the western Palaearctic. It is a species of planthopper that is 5.5–7.0 millimetres long. The coloration of this insect can vary from light brown and olive to nearly black.

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Similar species: True Bugs
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Uploaded Jun 17, 2020. Captured May 18, 2020 22:01.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/1.2
  • 1/100s
  • ISO64
  • 50mm