Stictocephala taurina

Stictocephala taurina

Stictocephala taurina is a species of buffalo treehopper in the family Membracidae.
Treehopper Nymph - Stictocephala taurina Nymphs have long, spiny plumes on their dorsal surface. This one was very busy and wouldn't sit still :) Spotted in a rural butterfly garden. Geotagged,Stictocephala,Stictocephala taurina,Summer,United States,nymph,treehopper nymph

Appearance

Prominent pale spots on the crest, horns narrower and front less broad than C. alta.

Distribution

Eastern North America to Arizona.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderHemiptera
FamilyMembracidae
GenusStictocephala
SpeciesStictocephala taurina
Photographed in
United States of America