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Citrus Flatid Planthopper

Ormenis saucia

Description:

Found this planthopper, at my door entrance about 3 mm long has this beautiful colors, i notice when i see the photos in the computer looks like it moves the head, i have no idea that they can move the head like mantis in some of the photos the head is in a different position.

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2 Comments

Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 12 years ago

Thanks again Livan!
I think your right i stay whit Ormenis saucia

LivanEscudero
LivanEscudero 12 years ago

It looks like it is one of the Tribe Nephesini. see here:
http://bugguide.net/node/view/472193/bgp...
I think maybe: Metcalfa pruinosa - Citrus Flatid Planthopper or Ormenis saucia

Gerardo Aizpuru
Spotted by
Gerardo Aizpuru

Mexico

Spotted on Mar 4, 2012
Submitted on Mar 4, 2012

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