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Tamarix Leafhopper (Eclosing)

Opsius stactogalus

Description:

Bright green leafhopper about 3 mm long is emerging from its exuvia for the last time. Its wings are curled but straighten and dry quickly.

Habitat:

This hopper was on non-native and invasive Tamarisk along Lake Poway

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6 Comments

Thank you Fyn and Karen! Arthropods are so awesome to spot while eclosing!

KarenL
KarenL 9 years ago

Stunning series Cindy!

Fyn Kynd
Fyn Kynd 9 years ago

Very nice, Cindy!

Hi Gary, that would be fun!
We wouldn't get much mileage but we'd get to know every bush around ;)
I had a great bug day which was surprising since we've had frost the last few nights.

Thank you Gilma!

Love this!! Great pictures, CindyBinghamKeiser.

Poway, California, USA

Spotted on Dec 10, 2013
Submitted on Dec 11, 2013

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