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Leafhopper Nymph? - Megamelus
Copyright © 2007 Scott Justis

Leafhopper Nymph? - Megamelus
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
October 28, 2007
Size: 1.5mm
These look like tiny leafhoppers. There were quite a number of them on this leaf.
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Contributed by Scott Justis on 12 November, 2007 - 8:52pm
Last updated 13 November, 2007 - 1:41pm

Plant ID
"The plant is Boehmeria cylindrica, which belongs to the nettle family. This is a new host record." … Andy Hamilton,
… Beatriz Moisset, 13 October, 2010 - 3:38pm login or register to post comments

Megamelus
This genus has a narrow head, large antennae and large spurs on the inner side of the hind leg.

These are young nymphs - the wing buds are so short that they expose the narrow base of the abdomen, and they are much smaller than the adults. Perhaps 3rd or 4th instars. Watch for adults!
… Andy Hamilton, 13 November, 2007 - 12:07pm login or register to post comments

Delphacid Planthopper Nymph (Delphacidae)
As indicated by shape and location of the antennae, which differs from true leafhoppers (Cicadellidae).
As wing sheats are still fairly small, this could not be the last instar, which means that adults must be large enough for this group. On the other hand, they are maybe brachypterous.
… Richard Vernier, 13 November, 2007 - 3:23am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks!
These nymphs were located on a plant on the shore of a small lake, I might add. I will look for adults and hopefully get some images.

Scott
… Scott Justis, 13 November, 2007 - 1:39pm login or register to post comments

 
plant?
Please, also try to identify the plant, or at least get a shot of it.
… Andy Hamilton, 14 November, 2007 - 8:39am login or register to post comments

 
I was able to get some
images of the plant they were on. I'll post an addition to this image later when I get some time off. I will also look for an ID on the plant.
Couldn't find any adults of this hopper today.

Scott
… Scott Justis, 14 November, 2007 - 8:09pm login or register to post comments

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