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Thorn Mimic Treehopper (Enchenopa?) - Enchenopa
Copyright © 2008 Thomas Shahan

Thorn Mimic Treehopper (Enchenopa?) - Enchenopa
Tulsa / Red Bud Valley Nature Preserve, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, USA
May 29, 2008
Size: ~6mm?
First time I have seen one of these thorn mimic treehoppers. Not sure of the species, but I'm pretty sure it's in the Enchenopa genus. Probably around 7mm in size.

The profile kind of looks like a stylized bird.
Contributed by Thomas Shahan on 11 June, 2008 - 11:54am
Last updated 15 June, 2022 - 5:59pm

Moved
Moved from Enchenopa.
… Solomon Hendrix, 15 June, 2022 - 5:59pm

Moved
Moved from True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies.
… john and jane balaban, 4 July, 2008 - 7:04pm

whoa
i see these things all the time but never knew what they were
… preacher, 26 June, 2008 - 7:29pm

male Enchenopa
Males have a shorter "horn" than females.

What plant was it on?
… Andy Hamilton, 12 June, 2008 - 10:14am

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