Flathead Leafhopper

Stenocotis depressa

The flathead leafhopper is monotypical, being the only member of its genus. It is a well camouflaged insect and widespread throughout Australia.
Black flat-head leafhopper I was just leaning against a large eucalyptus thinking what a poor season it is for micro fauna and this critter tried to sneak away without being noticed. (calendar was switched off.. how do I edit the date which should be Jan 4 2022) Australia,Flathead Leafhopper,Geotagged,Stenocotis depressa

Naming

Stenocotis depressa (Walker, 1851)

References:

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http://bie.ala.org.au/species/urn:lsid:biodiversity.org.au:afd.taxon:64f82185-98d8-4fd2-8a37-6c7d98f6b61e#overview
Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderHemiptera
FamilyCicadellidae
GenusStenocotis
SpeciesStenocotis depressa
Photographed in
Australia