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Planthopper - Metadelphax propinqua - male
Copyright © 2008 Ron M.

Planthopper - Metadelphax propinqua - Male
Kenner, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, USA
March 1, 2008
Found near this identified female;
Contributed by Ron M. on 11 March, 2008 - 1:21am
Last updated 16 April, 2009 - 9:51am

Toya propinqua
A short-winged male. The black last segment of the abdomen with white tips is characteristic.
… Andy Hamilton, 14 March, 2008 - 7:36am

 
Thank you...
Thanks to both Dr Hamilton and Eric for helping with this ID
… Ron M., 16 March, 2008 - 5:06am

Delphacidae.
Probably another delphacid, and an adult at that. Those big, cylindrical basal antennal segments seem to be diagnostic for the family, at least in North America. Andy Hamilton will correct me if I'm wrong:-)
… Eric R. Eaton, 11 March, 2008 - 12:22pm

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