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Citrus Flatid Planthopper - Metcalfa pruinosa Gray to brown depending on how much floury coating is present. Two dark spots (and often more) near the base of the wing are characteristic.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a light in a semi-rural area Citrus flatid planthopper,Geotagged,Metcalfa,Metcalfa pruinosa,Summer,United States,planthopper Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Citrus Flatid Planthopper - Metcalfa pruinosa

Gray to brown depending on how much floury coating is present. Two dark spots (and often more) near the base of the wing are characteristic.

Habitat: Attracted to a light in a semi-rural area

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    Patomarazul
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    Wow! beautiful catch! Posted 5 years ago
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      Christine Young
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      Thanks! I enjoy seeing these...they look so fuzzy, as if they are covered in velvet. Posted 5 years ago

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The Citrus flatid planthopper

"Metcalfa pruinosa", the citrus flatid planthopper, is a species of insect in the Flatidae family of planthoppers first described by Thomas Say in 1830.

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Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jul 24, 2020. Captured Jul 21, 2020 23:58 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/5.0
  • 1/99s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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