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About the size of a dog flea, this insect was resting on a leaf of a hibiscus plant. I only noticed the hook on its back when I cropped the photo.
Spotted on Jan 26, 2011
Submitted on May 15, 2011
8 Comments
Thanks for the ID, Gina.
Machaerotid Tube Spittle Bug.
Thank you, Joseph! I'll look it up :)
Check BugGuide or the equivalent for your area :)
Possibly a Thorn Treehopper.
Possibly a Thorn Treehopper.
i ever see similar insect but no angle
Very interesting!