Little unknown one (froghopper species)

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Posted by Tom Smit on August 8, 2009 at 2:51 PM

This one I shot during a afternoon sesion in my garden last week.
Until now I do not have any idea what species this is. I know the Dutch word (cicade) but could not find the English name for this strange creature. It is not an adult as far as I can find, also because there are no wings.

Exposure time 1/200 s
F-number f/14
Exposure program Manual
ISO speed ratings ISO 100
Focal length 180 mm
Exposure mode Manual exposure
And some cropping.
C&C welcome as always.

Posted by Tom Smit on August 8, 2009 at 3:25 PM

This is the adult version.
It his the same "design"on his head (not visible on the picture) and it has wings now.

Posted by David Taylor on August 8, 2009 at 4:44 PM

Excellent images. Froghoppers nymph and adult but no idea what species.

Posted by Tom Smit on August 9, 2009 at 5:14 AM

Hi David, thanks for translating and the compliments.
Edwin thought it may be Red-banded Leafhopper so this may be not the final stage because the look much more colorfull then.
If I see one I'll try to picture him also and will ppost them here also.

Posted by Andy Astbury on August 9, 2009 at 5:44 AM

Top class and razor sharp Tom - bith images really jump out at you - nice images indeed

Posted by Maggie Campbell on August 9, 2009 at 12:23 PM

Pin sharp images Tom. The nymph looks like some alien creature.

Posted by Tom_W on August 9, 2009 at 3:28 PM

Tom

What plant was the nymph found upom?

T

Posted by Matt Cole on August 9, 2009 at 5:25 PM

nice images Tom, I think I saw a very similar leafhopper recently.

Matt

Posted by Tom Smit on August 9, 2009 at 6:15 PM

@Tom_W
I made this pictures on a honeysuckle.
I also saw them on a cucumberplant I do have in my "garden".

Posted by Jeroen Stel on August 10, 2009 at 5:16 AM

Amazing detail in that first shot and the colors are realy nice too!
Well done!

Greetings,

Jeroen Stel