Planthopper nymph ( Metcalfa pruinosa ) by larose forest photos

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17-JUL-2011	Christine Hanrahan

Planthopper nymph ( Metcalfa pruinosa)

Believe it or not, this odd little bundle is a bug. It is the nymph stage of a Flatid planthopper, a very pretty creature (See here for the adult): http://www.pbase.com/laroseforest/image/128144420

The nymph is covered in a waxy coating which is what gives it this odd cottony look.

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Doug Cruden		21-Jul-2011 21:07
I like his bushy tail :o))

Pierre		21-Jul-2011 20:12
Une observation fantastique, une belle capture! V

Margot W		21-Jul-2011 19:17
I sure like the nymph stage better than the adult. That is quite the tail to flaunt. Well captures as usual Christine.

Stephanie		21-Jul-2011 19:15
So fuzzy! V :)

J. Scott Coile		21-Jul-2011 18:21
Looks like a perfect fishing lure :-)

Marisa Livet		21-Jul-2011 17:05
You have a special talent for capturing these little things and to give them a moment of celebrity ;^))

PauloCGama		21-Jul-2011 16:54
The difference really is amazing. Excellent catch. Once again, thanks for the text my friend.

Carl Carbone		21-Jul-2011 16:27
Nature is amazing, as is this macro! V

Ursula Armstrong		21-Jul-2011 16:24
fantastic, Christine! Amazing that you saw the tiny beast. Uschi (V)

jychamberland		21-Jul-2011 16:19
amazing macro image Christine!

teachpeace		21-Jul-2011 16:09
Cute little fella :)

Jim Coffman		21-Jul-2011 15:59
Wow,amazing macro work!!V

Graeme		21-Jul-2011 15:32
Excellent info, super macro too, Christine.Vote

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