Diptera.info

Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Blind Cicad nymph from ant's nest, Hungary

Posted by pwalter on 10-07-2009 19:20

Hi, this remarcable nymph was under a rock in a nest of ants among with small white Isopoda. It is blind, the reddish eyes are covered with exoskeleton (I have a closer view on head). The nymph driops it's waxy tail when threatened. Some 3.5 mm long. West-Hungary, in forest on hill Badacsony.

Posted by pierred on 11-07-2009 20:50

What a wonderful picture!!
Thanks for sharing.

Posted by pwalter on 12-07-2009 22:05

Thanks! Here's a shot from the head:

Posted by pwalter on 20-07-2009 20:46

Does anyone know a specialist to write to aboutthis little one?