Treehopper (Publilia) nymphs and recently transformed adults
Larose Forest
The spiky little critters are Publilia treehopper nymphs, while the whitish ones are recently transformed adults. The adults will soon turn dark brown. Found on a goldenrod leaf, which is typically where I do see these insects.
Who could imagine these are the same species? The transformations from one life stage to another in the insect world, shown so well here, are fascinating.
Please login or register.