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Leaf hopper nymph

Description:

A tiny hopper nymph with upturned tail and tucked-up spiny hind legs. Eyes are pale tan and most of the body is dark grey metallic with bluish tint.

Habitat:

Found on new Spring growth of Callistemon - flower head.

Notes:

Yet to search for ID... maybe Tartessinae ? or similar to this Neotartessus? http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/189... Here's the keys... http://www1.dpi.nsw.gov.au/keys/leafhop/...

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Mark Ridgway
Spotted by
Mark Ridgway

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Spotted on Sep 21, 2013
Submitted on Sep 21, 2013

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