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Ricaniidae
This Moth-hopper is parasited by a fungus. These fungi, typically change the insect behavior, so when they are about to die, the select a leaf for dying at the top of the plants, where the fungus spores can disperse better.
Spotted on Aug 24, 2011
Submitted on Oct 5, 2012
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I wonder if this fungi is specific to just plant hoppers. I know there are different ones for flies and cicadas.