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Sharpshooter (leafhopper)

Cuerna alpina

Description:

This hopper was about a quarter of an inch long. I like its little face (oddly cicada-like!) and colorful markings.

2 Species ID Suggestions

Liam
Liam 12 years ago
Sharpshooter
Proconiini sps Sharpshooter (insect)


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4 Comments

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textless 12 years ago

Thanks for the species ID, Cindy. And thanks for the comment, Farid... It's really interesting to know that they're found in Iran too. :)

Farid
Farid 12 years ago

Sharpshooter !!! grate , in North of Iran we told this JIN JINAGHEE (refer her voice).when i was kid ,in summer , and in my grand father garden were too many sharpshooter, and in all garden in north of Iran too .

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textless 12 years ago

Thanks for the ID, Liam!

Liam
Liam 12 years ago

Looks like a Broad-Headed Sharpshooter.

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Durango, Colorado, USA

Spotted on Sep 5, 2011
Submitted on Sep 19, 2011

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