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Abana gigas
Leafhopper is a common name applied to any species from the family Cicadellidae. These minute insects, colloquially known as hoppers, are plant feeders that suck plant sap from grass, shrubs, or trees. The name sharpshooter is used to refer to any of various genera and species of large leafhoppers in the tribe Proconiini of the family Cicadellidae.
Seen in Selva Verde Lodge, Costa Rica.
Cicadellidae, Cicadellinae, Proconiini, Abana sp. and most probably Abana gigas.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7330431@N08...
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/472...
http://imperialis.inhs.illinois.edu/dmit...
Spotted on Jul 17, 2013
Submitted on Oct 25, 2013
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