Leafhopper ( Scaphytopius sp) by larose forest photos


27-SEP-2012	Christine Hanrahan

This very tiny (about 3 mm) leafhopper has a distinctively pointed head. It may be Scaphytopius acutus, but I'm not certain of that.

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/60s f/5.6 at 5.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

Karen Stuebing		28-Sep-2012 22:17
It looks like a little seed. The head is an odd shape. Great detail. V.

Tom LeRoy		28-Sep-2012 14:02
Cool looking leafhopper, looks so much like a leaf itself. Great shot. V

Irene Wehrli		28-Sep-2012 12:04
Fascinating your leafhoppers, great close up Christine! Irene

Hank Vander Velde		28-Sep-2012 12:00
FANTASTIC macro image Christine. Sharp and good detail captured.

LynnH		28-Sep-2012 10:46
Amazing disguise! :) V

Torben Jorgensen		28-Sep-2012 10:42
Great find and shot of this tiny leafhopper. V

Stephanie		28-Sep-2012 10:37
Amazing closeup details! V

joseantonio		28-Sep-2012 04:06
It looks as if were part of the leaf...V

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