While many of us have complained about the lack of insects this year, some species seem to be more abundant than in previous years. For whatever reason, this medium sized (about 6-7 mm) planthopper is everywhere!! I saw dozens today at FWG, and I see scores in my walks elsewhere in the region. They are an attractive insect, grayish to brown, with yellow eyes. This one is on a wild raspberry. They will feed on a variety of plants but damage is insignificant. You might also have seen their nymphs, which are more common than I've ever seen before. They look like little bits of white fluff on a stem, until they move and then you see distinct eyes and a feathery tail.