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Cow Bug Treehopper

Oxyrachis tarandus

Description:

Tiny little 3 horned planthopper maybe 0.7 mm long on a Pigeon Pea plant

Habitat:

rural garden

Notes:

This treehopper has a mutualistic relationship between the weaver ant (Oecophylla smaragdina). The adult treehopper or its nymph secretes a sugary substance that attracts the ants. In return, the ants provide protection to the treehoppers against predators.

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Treehopper/Cow Bug
Oxyrachis tarandus Oxyrachis tarandus


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pamsai
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pamsai

Tamil Nadu, India

Spotted on Feb 11, 2015
Submitted on Feb 11, 2015

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