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Haplaxius pictifrons
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Copyright © 2006
Stephen_WV
Something Different? -
Haplaxius pictifrons
Near Ruraldale, Upshur County, West Virginia, USA
June 8, 2006
I don't remember seeing one like this before, and my stroll through the umpteen Cicadellidae pages didn't help. Any ID help would be appreciated.
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Stephen_WV
on 9 June, 2006 - 6:18am
Last updated 9 June, 2006 - 2:19pm
Myndus pictifrons
A Cixiid planthopper with a boldly patterned face - two black bands between the eyes, which are found in some other species - and the striped thorax and dark patch at the wing tips, which are distinctive of this species.
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Andy Hamilton
, 9 June, 2006 - 10:09am
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If I find him
If I find him again I will try to get a shot of his face. As it was I got two lateral shots and then he propeled himself off the leaf and out into space.
Thanks, Andy!
--Stephen
Stephen Cresswell
Buckhannon, WV
www.stephencresswell.com
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Stephen_WV
, 9 June, 2006 - 12:20pm
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I am pretty sure this one is not a Cicadellid, as there is no row of spines on the tibiae. Perhaps a Cixiid. Check out this guy:
-Sean McCann
triatoma.blogspot.com
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Sean McCann
, 9 June, 2006 - 7:00am
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Good point
Good point about the tibial spines. Yes, maybe Cixiidae, or how about Delphacidae, something similar to this:
--Stephen
Stephen Cresswell
Buckhannon, WV
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Stephen_WV
, 9 June, 2006 - 8:25am
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Could be. The way the eyes are placed reminds me more of Cixiidae. However, we should wait for Andy or someone to chime in.
-Sean McCann
triatoma.blogspot.com
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Sean McCann
, 9 June, 2006 - 9:08am
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