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Xestocephalus? - Xestocephalus brunneus
Copyright © 2009 Ashley Bradford

Xestocephalus? - Xestocephalus brunneus
Alexandria, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
August 5, 2009
Size: 3 mm
Found this tiny leafhopper at my patio light and brought it in for a quick chill-out and photo shoot. Here he was starting to thaw - I don't think I even had a minute before that happened. Luckily he sat still for a bit even though he had collected himself, and I was able to take this shot.

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Contributed by Ashley Bradford on 5 August, 2009 - 2:43am
Last updated 6 August, 2009 - 9:57am

Moved
Moved from Leafhoppers.
… Ashley Bradford, 6 August, 2009 - 9:57am login or register to post comments

Xestocephalus brunneus
The only tree-inhabiting species in the genus. Like X. piceus, but smaller, and with pale spots at the wing tips. This is a very dark specimen.

Great photos, nice and crisp!
… Andy Hamilton, 6 August, 2009 - 8:50am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks!
I kept this one, in case you wanted it or any other shots. Let me know if you do.

It's definitely much darker than the other in the Guide, and almost bluish.
… Ashley Bradford, 6 August, 2009 - 9:59am login or register to post comments

Xestocephalus brunneus
The only tree-inhabiting species in the genus. Like X. piceus, but smaller, and with pale spots at the wing tips. This is a very dark specimen.
… Andy Hamilton, 6 August, 2009 - 8:33am login or register to post comments

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