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Citrus Flatid Planthopper (Metcalfa pruinosa)
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Copyright © 2011
Carl Barrentine
Flatidae: Metcalfa pruinosa? -
Metcalfa pruinosa
Fisher, Polk County, Minnesota, USA
August 10, 2011
Size: Length ~ 5-6 mm
This specimen may be an example of the Citrus Planthopper. I'm hoping to confirm or correct the identity of this specimen. Thanks!
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Contributed by
Carl Barrentine
on 10 August, 2011 - 9:43am
Last updated 10 August, 2011 - 2:38pm
Moved
Moved from
Planthoppers
.
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Charley Eiseman
, 10 August, 2011 - 2:38pm
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Metcalfa pruinosa
There are no others like this east of the Rockies.
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Andy Hamilton
, 10 August, 2011 - 10:30am
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Thanks, Andy!
Thank you for confirming the ID! ;-)
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Carl Barrentine
, 10 August, 2011 - 10:33am
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