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very small insect - Liburniella ornata

North Judson, Indiana, USA
October 26, 2004

this little guy was hopping from place to place so out of about 10 shots im sorry to say this was the best.. I would love to know what he is.

Contributed by Jonathan Wagner on 27 October, 2004 - 9:07pm
Last updated 25 April, 2005 - 2:54am

Delphacidae

Liburniella ornata

… Andy Hamilton, 22 January, 2005 - 10:16am

Hm-m-m....

Until I read the part about it hopping, I thought this was obviously some kind of aphid. Now I suspect it is a psyllid, or "jumping plant louse," family Psyllidae. You might start there with a search on the internet. Would help to know what plant it came off of, as they tend to be very host-specific. No apologies necessary for the image:-)

… Eric R. Eaton, 28 October, 2004 - 1:28pm

Hm-m-m....

Well, since ive been home from school, I have found a some psyllid online that are a little like this one but nothing "right on" as of yet. I'll continue my search though, thank you for pointing me in the right direction :)
When I walked between a honeysuckle bush and a rhodendron this either flew or jumped on to the side of the house from one of those bushes. Here is another image it almost just like the other though,

Jon W..

… Jonathan Wagner, 28 October, 2004 - 5:15pm

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