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Thorn Treehopper - Umbonia crassicornis - male
Copyright © 2003 Tony DiTerlizzi

Thorn Treehopper - Umbonia crassicornis - Male
Jupiter, Florida, USA
November 14, 2003
These are quite common in South Florida and are frequently found on Acacia trees. I think this one is a male as his protrusions were more elaborate than some of the others found on this particular tree.
Contributed by Tony DiTerlizzi on 13 July, 2004 - 4:58pm

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