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A bright orange leafhopper has not yet developed its darker adult colors as it has just emerged from its nymph stage. The final picture is the same insect the following day, with full colors it looks just like its older siblings.
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Thanks Mayra
Great series!
This is probably a Eurymela sp. (Eurymelidae)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/31400835@N0...
Thanks Chocolochao
I love your profile picture
It is a weevil - Eupholus magnificus
Really amazing
Thanks Yuko
I've added a pic (#5) of the same specimen taken a day later with its full adult colors.
Wonderful series!
Thanks Leuba and Argy Bee and tibiprada
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Good find martin - great colour.
What a great-looking little hopper. Wonderful shots Martin.