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Horned treehopper

Sextius virescens

Description:

These horned leaf-hoppers are prolific on black acacia where they are attended by ants. The ants feed on honeydew, a sugary secretion provided by the ants who provide protection from predators such as wasps. There are also large numbers of larvae of the imperial blue butterfly.

Habitat:

Suburban nature reserve.

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MartinL
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MartinL

Victoria, Australia

Spotted on Dec 24, 2014
Submitted on Dec 26, 2014

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