Black-tipped Sharpshooter or Tsumaguro-ōyokobai

thanks Cindy...

Yes Paul, most of the ones I found on the web were orange!

I don't even know where this name is coming from...

thanks bayucca. Always think Sharpshooter is an odd name for a little bug!

Beautiful hopper! I like that you got a shot of the underside. Nice series.

Cracking shot ,I have only seen the orange coloured ones before.

Cicadellidae, Cicadellinae, Cicadellini, Bothrogonia ferruginea.
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It's a great shot, Pam! See those beautiful hues on its body.

Hahaha Doctor it was a toss-up which one of the 2 I chose! You just tipped the balance!

Beautiful hopper, Pam! What about 3rd for 1st?