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At first glance the small insect may resemble a moth but it is actually a planthopper from the order Hemiptera, family Ricaniidae.
Observed in coastal freshwater swamp forest.
Another Papua specimen of this unidentified species can be seen here http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbohne/5400...
Spotted on Aug 21, 2010
Submitted on Jul 22, 2011
3 Comments
Yes its got that in the description but I'll add to the common name. Thanks
It´s a Ricaniid hopper
How can something that tiny be so beautiful.