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Two-lined Spittlebug - Prosapia bicincta
Copyright © 2008 Ron M.

Two-lined Spittlebug - Prosapia bicincta
Kenner, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, USA
May 13, 2008
Prosapia bicincta - Pretty sure about ID but I would still like confirmation before moving these to species level.

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Two-lined Spittlebug - Prosapia bicincta Two-lined Spittlebug - Prosapia bicincta
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Contributed by Ron M. on 16 May, 2008 - 1:56am
Last updated 22 September, 2009 - 2:33pm

Prosapia bicincta
Correct.
… Andy Hamilton, 21 May, 2008 - 12:54pm login or register to post comments

Don't know...
Don't know what it is but it's gorgeous! Nice find.
… Carol Davis, 17 May, 2008 - 8:43am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks!
But thanks for the compliment but I will be looking for another of these insects because the head is a bit out of focus :(

Even a slight wind or a little camera shake makes it hard with the 100mm marco lens...
… Ron M., 18 May, 2008 - 5:42am login or register to post comments

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