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Cixiidae
The Family Cixiidae comprise the most generalised and primitive fulgoroid species. Some genera have retained a third ocellus in the centre of the frons. Cixiids generally are brown or black with tegmina that are transparent with brown veins.
Spotted on Apr 1, 2013
Submitted on Apr 6, 2013
3 Comments
Thanks elaphrus.
This is a planthopper, they are in the same Order as cicadas but much, much smaller. Great shot on such a small creature!
Great to see who makes so much noise.