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Sharpshooter - Homalodisca liturata
Copyright © 2008 Carol L. Breton

Sharpshooter - Homalodisca liturata
Saguaro National Park, Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, USA
October 29, 2008
Size: 3/8 inch
Would love to know what this is.
Spotted it on an Ocotillo branch in the late afternoon.
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Contributed by Carol L. Breton on 30 October, 2008 - 7:58am
Last updated 16 September, 2009 - 12:48am

It is defintely Homalodisca...
...either the species mentioned in the first comment or possibly also Homalodisca liturata:



I believe you are in the geographic range for either species. The easiest way to tell the two species apart is the difference in markings on the top of the head (vitrippenis = stars & liturata = wavy lines). I don't suppose you have any other photos showing a top view? If not, there are those who are expert enough that they may still be able to discern the difference -- unfortunately, that's not me!
… Harsi S. Parker, 30 October, 2008 - 10:07am login or register to post comments

 
Homalodisca
Thank you Harsi.
… Carol L. Breton, 30 October, 2008 - 4:30pm login or register to post comments

Perhaps Glassy-winged sharpshooter
Similar to this one:


More info here:
http://bugguide.net/node/view/53860

I am not an expert, nor do I play one on the internet, so wait for confirmation.
… apgarm, 30 October, 2008 - 8:49am login or register to post comments

 
Glassy-winged Sharpshooter
Thank you.
… Carol L. Breton, 30 October, 2008 - 4:31pm login or register to post comments

 
Sh-h-h-h:-)
Mention "glassy-winged sharpshooter" in Arizona and you'll start a panic, especially around Sonoita and Patagonia. LOL! I agree with Harsi's alternative species.
… Eric R. Eaton, 30 October, 2008 - 1:22pm login or register to post comments

 
Homalodisca liturata
Thanks Eric. I looked this up and see what the panic is all about.
I'll also move it to the right species.
… Carol L. Breton, 30 October, 2008 - 4:33pm login or register to post comments

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