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Red-banded Leafhopper - eclosing

Graphocephala coccinea

Description:

Leafhoppers develop through a gradual metamorphosis. There are five nymphal instars that are morphologically similar, but which increase in size with each stage. The adult stage initially emerges with small wings that require a few hours to fully expand and harden.

Habitat:

Canada - Central America. Meadows, woodlands.

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15 Comments

Small Wonders
Small Wonders 11 years ago

Thank you Marta, Jolly & Toshimi!

ToshimiDowaki
ToshimiDowaki 11 years ago

Wonderful spotting!

Jolly Ibañez
Jolly Ibañez 11 years ago

Amazing spotting. You were at the right place at the right time. Very beautiful picture.

The MnMs
The MnMs 11 years ago

Precious moment!

Small Wonders
Small Wonders 11 years ago

Thank you so much everyone for your very nice comments!

MayraSpringmann
MayraSpringmann 11 years ago

Wow!!! Fantastic!

Sergio Monteiro
Sergio Monteiro 11 years ago

Great spotting, SmallWonders. I really love it.

ceherzog
ceherzog 11 years ago

wow! That is incredible. I love it.

Aaron_G
Aaron_G 11 years ago

Great timing!

LarryGraziano
LarryGraziano 11 years ago

amazing moment small! Great shot!

This is so awesome! Amazing shot of this beauty. Thank you for adding it to The Hoppers!

LuisStevens
LuisStevens 11 years ago

The lower part looks like a gosht

Jeannette
Jeannette 11 years ago

Wow, amazing spotting :)

Johan Heyns
Johan Heyns 11 years ago

Very nice!

NeilDazet
NeilDazet 11 years ago

Amazing! What a great capture!

Small Wonders
Spotted by
Small Wonders

Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

Spotted on Jun 18, 2012
Submitted on Jun 18, 2012

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