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Mottled-head gum-leafhopper - nymph

Eurymeloides punctata

Description:

These leafhoppers are quite striking as nymphs. There are two instars shown. They construct white linear patterns along the stem of their branch. They are attended by ants.

Habitat:

On Eucalyptus.

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3 Comments

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 10 years ago

I think it's Eurymeloides punctata. See half way down here... https://sites.google.com/site/insectsoft...

lori.tas
lori.tas 10 years ago

What great little nymphs.

MartinL
MartinL 10 years ago

This nymph is quite distinctive. It appears to be the mottle headed gum leafhopper
http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_...
http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_...

MartinL
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MartinL

Victoria, Australia

Spotted on Sep 3, 2013
Submitted on Sep 3, 2013

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