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Eurymela fenestrata
Adult body length 15mm Common Jassid is one of the largest size in the Eurymelidae family. The adult is brown and dark violet in colour under sunlight. There were some white spots on its wings. Nymph has the red body with black markings.
Spotted on Apr 10, 2013
Submitted on Apr 10, 2013
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Thanks Lauren
Very beautiful insect and photos!
Interesting read, thanks Lori.tas
Hey Mac, you might be interested in this article on Brochosomes, which leafhoppers produce in their guts and apply to their bodies. http://www.inhs.uiuc.edu/~rakitov/brocho... It causes the blue tinge.
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Thanks Stephen
Thanks JohnD
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Nice shot
armored alien?