Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Lefhopper on nettle leaf

Posted by Larry Shone on 09-09-2012 14:38
#1

Sadly this is as close as I could get, as I only had my panasonic with me-I was out with the kids.

img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/Dawnrider/Nature/leafhopperonnettle.jpg

Posted by Tony Irwin on 09-09-2012 22:07
#2

I'm inclined to think this is a colour variety of the common Philaenus spumarius, but there is a closely related species, Neophilaenus lineatus which has a similar appearance. The species are distinguished by the shape of the forewing, but I can't see that clearly from your photo.

Posted by Larry Shone on 10-09-2012 11:01
#3

Thanks Tony!