Shed skin (exuviae) of an Acutalis brunnea treehopper by larose forest photos

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19-JUL-2012	Christine Hanrahan

Shed skin (exuviae) of an Acutalis brunnea treehopper

This tiny (about 2mm) skin was one of several I found on goldenrods at the Fletcher Wildlife Garden. Bug Guide confirmed that this is indeed the exuviae of the Acutalis treehopper, of which there were many in the general vicinity. For a photo of the adult Acutalis: http://www.pbase.com/fwg/image/144850902

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/640s f/5.6 at 5.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

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Fabienne		21-Jun-2013 21:49
Tout les détails sont restés, c'est excellent.

Jim Coffman		21-Jul-2012 19:50
Very nice find and capture..

LynnH		21-Jul-2012 18:55
Nice find and an excellent photo.V

Linda & Pär Johansson		21-Jul-2012 18:33
Excellent and very fascinating! V

Ulla Kruys		21-Jul-2012 17:25
Great find and an excellent capture! V

joseantonio		21-Jul-2012 15:59
Fascinating capture.Great shot. V

Guest		21-Jul-2012 15:27
Nice to be able to shed the old tegument and emerge so fresh and whole.

globalgadabout		21-Jul-2012 15:17
what a spectral figure to leave behind...amazing it's still hanging on...a memorable image...V

Stephanie		21-Jul-2012 14:52
Fascinating! The shed skin is in perfect condition! V

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