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Planthopper - Homalodisca insolita

Planthopper - Homalodisca insolita
Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, USA
June 22, 2013
Found in high grass and wildflowers

Moved

It is
Phera insolita

Moved for expert attention
Moved from ID Request.

Leafhopper--maybe something like this one:


 
Thanks Ken
I couldn't find any with the white spots on the sides.

 
White spots
The white spots are not a permanent part of this leafhopper. The "white spots" are microscopic granules called brochosomes. Leafhoppers use them for a variety of things, but this is likely a female, having secreted the brochosomes to protect her eggs. BTW I agree with Ken, this is Phera insolita, distinguished by the red femurs. They are plentiful in Florida during the summer months.
Z

 
Thank you Robert
For the additional information about this leafhopper :-)

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