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Anormenis chloris
This is a tiny bug, around 3mm in size.
Nymphs of many flatids secrete a filamentous wax from the time they hatch. The filaments are extruded from glandular tissue at the tip of the abdomen, and provide protection from predators and prevent desiccation. Nymphs of the planthopper Ormenaria rufifascia create effective barriers to ants and larva of Coccinellid beetles by wiping their wax onto the plants they inhabit; predators which come in contact with the wax are contaminated topically, and consequently compelled to engage in extensive preening to rid themselves of the substance. Meanwhile, adults and nymphs escape by leaping away.
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hopefully it will get you closer
Thanks, @Jellis, certainly looks similar :)
Looks like this, but doesn't mention out of the US
http://bugguide.net/node/view/537480/bgi...
Thanks, @Sergio for the ID suggestion and info :)
Its amazing, never thought that their urine could crystalze!
I mean, a leafhopper or fulgorid hopper NYMPH!
It looks like a leafhopper or a fulgorid hopper, Albert. That cotton candy like thing in its rear side is formed when its urine, rich in sugar, cristalize in the air.