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Umbonia crassicornis
Umbonia crassicornis is a common and widespread member of the family Membracidae, and one of numerous species colloquially referred to as thorn bugs. The body length of the adult is approximately 10 millimetres (0.39 in). This is a variable species as to size, color and structure, particularly the pronotal horn of males
Spotted on Oct 12, 2011
Submitted on Oct 12, 2011
26 Comments (1–25)
wow
brilliant;
did you get a photo of the whole beastie?
Fantastic macro!
Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
intresting spotting and lovely picture =)
Fantastic macro - congrats
Crazy bug :)
Great photo! Love the details and the colors!
Great photo ! what an insect !!
Beautiful capture ,,,Excellent.
I don't know what to say .... :)
Thank you Daniel!
Hello, I started a mission that focuses on the hoppers. I'm hoping it will global rather than just the 300 mile radius of where I'm at. Regardless, I'd really appreciate you adding your hopper spotting(s). http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8096... Thank you!
Amazing bug - great photo!
Great Central American colour combinations in Fauna....!!
Incredible!
Thank you friends for the comments !!
great shot; fantastic creature!
simply amazing .These insects pierce the plant stem to eat sap and also to lay their eggs in the plant tissue.check out this one http://ntsavanna.com/thorn-treehopper/
thanks for sharing this one
Wow!
WOW.. Things you can find in this world!?!
Wow! that's quite a bug, are they etible ?
Oh wow....
beautiful colors!
Great shape and color!