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Oak Treehopper from Seattle - Platycotis vittata - female
Copyright © 2006 Cheryl Moorehead

Oak Treehopper from Seattle - Platycotis vittata - Female
Seattle, King County, Washington, USA
September 12, 2006
In my entire life, I have never seen one of these! I'm in the process of documenting the growth of the nymphs. I'd like to see a male. If I'm totally off from what species this is, please let me know!
Thank you,
Cheryl M.

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Contributed by Cheryl Moorehead on 18 September, 2006 - 8:29pm
Last updated 20 September, 2006 - 1:00pm

Nice work
Quite an interesting study. Mom looks very stoic.
… Ron Hemberger, 28 October, 2006 - 3:28pm

Oak Treehopper from Seattle
I've just moved this to the species page because I am sure that this is the Oak Treehopper. (It's also on an oak, too!)
… Cheryl Moorehead, 20 September, 2006 - 1:01pm

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