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Oncometopia orbona
The only member of its genus widespread in the east. It is a leafhopper, belonging to the family Cicadellidae. It is called a sharpshooter because it has the ability to expel excess watery waste with such force that it propels itself some distance.
Forest
Found with a sweep net, then brought back to my house to photograph.
Spotted on Jul 27, 2012
Submitted on Jul 27, 2012
7 Comments
Gorgeous creature, love the pattern.
Oooh that hurts Marshall! ;P
That may be true but I have Manx Shearwater on my lifelist and you don't so HAHAHAHA!!
Thanks everyone!! And oh hush Marshall... I have spotting of the day, and you don't!!! HAHAHA
Hunter! Nice shot but it still doesn't compare to mine of the Northern Parula :)
Really great macro!
Nice!!