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This is a nymph of a (palm?) planthopper possibly from the Lophopidae family. See a similar form here http://www1.dpi.nsw.gov.au/keys/fulgor/i...
This spotting on a young coconut tree (Cocos nucifera) in a large semi-urban yard/garden adjacent to a disturbed remnant patch of forest.
I frequently see individuals of these nymphs and presumed adults of the same species of planthopper on immature coconut palms in my yard.
Spotted on Dec 11, 2011
Submitted on Jan 12, 2012
5 Comments
Thanks Sergio, Vivian & Luis!
Amazing spotting Scott! I thought they were long antennae but then I realized where the eyes were.
fantastic, excellent spotting
It is a shame that we can't see all pictures posted here, and sometimes we miss a beauty like this. Congrats Scott, it is an awesome photo of an awesome insect.
Great capture!!