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Treehopper

Polyglypta sp.

Description:

Elongated Treehopper with a purple-brown color and yellow markings. It was about 1 cm long with orange legs. Family Membracidae, Subfamily Smiliinae.

Habitat:

Abandoned field, semi-urban area, outskirts of San Cristobal de Las Casas, 2,200 meters.

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4 Comments

Adarsha B S
Adarsha B S 10 years ago

Well, i can say there is a lesson for human's..keep upgrading :)

LaurenZarate
LaurenZarate 10 years ago

Thank you Adarsha, it is true about Treehoppers, they never cease to amaze. Their up-grading seems infinite.

Adarsha B S
Adarsha B S 10 years ago

Treehoppers are amazing..so many different versions! Every time they are upgraded with new feautures :)

LaurenZarate
LaurenZarate 10 years ago

Thank you Chief, it is always fun to find a Treehopper!

LaurenZarate
Spotted by
LaurenZarate

Chiapas, Mexico

Spotted on Jun 13, 2013
Submitted on Jun 19, 2013

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