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Copyright © 2010 Lon Brehmer and Enriqueta Flores-Guevara

Thorn mimic - Mesquite treehopper - Mistharnophantia

San Manuel, Pinal County, Arizona, USA
September 29, 2010
Size: 2-3 mm approx

Tiny white thorn-mimics on ripe mesquite beans, 2 white fluffy points at posterior end; Sonoran Desert in autumn

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Contributed by Lon Brehmer and Enriqueta Flores-Guevara on 14 October, 2010 - 4:27pm
Last updated 21 October, 2010 - 6:36pm

Mistharnophantia

There are quite a few described species, but little biological data to support them; so a host record is particularly welcome. How common were they on the tree?

… Andy Hamilton, 26 October, 2010 - 12:57pm

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They were very common on this

They were very common on this particular mesquite tree - maybe200-300 around one set of fairly fresh mesquite pods; I've seen them on at least one other tree, but they are not very common, as I have looked for them again several times in other "fresh pod" trees without success. These ones were associated with a few green bugs which looked similar to "Buffalo treehoppers", but the photos were not good and I gave up on identifying them. Also on the same branch were some much larger (approx 3-4 mm) brown and flat treehoppers. Thanks for your interest!

… Lon Brehmer and Enriqueta Flores-Guevara, 26 October, 2010 - 1:15pm

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Moved

Moved from ID Request.

… John F. Carr, 21 October, 2010 - 6:36pm

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How about...

Flatid Planthopper - Mistharnophantia?
I'm not an expert, but I think looks similar to this one. And from Arizona too!

Dr. Hamilton will give you an answer :)

[Edit] Oh, I didn't know john and jane already posted comment! Sorry!

… Yurika Alexander, 14 October, 2010 - 5:50pm

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Not a problem

It's great when we both post the same suggestion!

… john and jane balaban, 14 October, 2010 - 6:01pm

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Looks to us like

but you'll have to wait for Dr Hamilton to know for certain.

… john and jane balaban, 14 October, 2010 - 5:32pm

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