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Family Derbidae
These areTrue Bugs (Hemiptera) and are often known as Rabbit Eared Hoppers due to their typical position of the wings . The Derbid Planthopper prefers the shade of forests where it feeds on palm. Adult derbidae are sap suckers, as nymphs they feed on fungi and mosses.The Derbid Planthopper prefers the shade of forests where it feeds on palm. Adult derbidae are sap suckers, as nymphs they feed on fungi and mosses. Seen at dusk or shortly after nightfall they avoid direct sunlight. Some Derbids leave honey dew deposits on leaves while they are feeding. This blackens the leaf decreasing the amount of photosynthesis on the plant. The bugs also secrete a waxy substance which is thought to aid in holding them on leaves.
Seen at Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary.
Spotted on Aug 31, 2013
Submitted on Sep 4, 2013
3 Comments
Interesting,,
Thanks again Jemma :)
amazing eyes.