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Hopper ID
Copyright © 2008 Preston Scott Justis

Hopper ID
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
June 17, 2008
Size: ~3mm
With a mite attached. Host plant was young oak tree.
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Contributed by Preston Scott Justis on 18 June, 2008 - 10:06pm
Last updated 25 August, 2008 - 11:29pm

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Moved from True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies.
… Eric R. Eaton, 25 August, 2008 - 11:29pm login or register to post comments

Reminds me of Gyponana
but you should wait for a more expert opinion. Great shot, especially with that cool mite.

… Hannah Nendick-Mason, 19 June, 2008 - 6:19am login or register to post comments

 
Looks similar to me...
Thanks, the mite looks like an M&M stuck under there :^) Even at that small size, it stood out and I probably wouldn't have seen the little nymph otherwise.
… Preston Scott Justis, 19 June, 2008 - 11:37pm login or register to post comments

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