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Treehopper

Family Membracidae

Description:

Small, one horned moth like creature with red eyes

2 Species ID Suggestions

oxyjack
oxyjack 12 years ago
Treehopper
Family Membracidae
Oak treehopper
Platycotis vittata


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4 Comments

oxyjack
oxyjack 12 years ago

They're really cool little critters. Do a google image search and check out some of the others... very interesting adaptations.

brandi.l.griffin
brandi.l.griffin 12 years ago

He was beautiful! I never even knew these amazing creatures existed!

Maria dB
Maria dB 12 years ago

Nice markings

oxyjack
oxyjack 12 years ago

Beautiful membracid! I've never seen one quite like it before.

brandi.l.griffin
Spotted by
brandi.l.griffin

St. Augustine Beach, Florida, USA

Spotted on Mar 29, 2012
Submitted on Mar 29, 2012

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