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Derbidae is a family of bugs in the suborder Auchenorrhyncha. The nymphs of some species nymph feed on fungi while adults live by sucking sap. Many adults are recognizable by their habit of holding up their wings. The short apical segment of the rostrum identifies the family.
Spotted on Jan 2, 2012
Submitted on Jan 2, 2012
5 Comments
Wow! Wow & Wow!!! This is one of the loveliest insects I've seen on Project Noah! Thank you :)
spectacular Albert!
Thanks! FYI, the planthopper is facing backwards on the second picture. =)
Your second picture is the best! Very lovely!
What an amazing blue-white-yellow combination!