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Sextius virescens
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.
Suburban nature reserve.
Spotted on Dec 24, 2014
Submitted on Dec 26, 2014
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