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 What is that (sort of cicada?)
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| Sundew |
Posted on 22-05-2008 21:59
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 Member Location: Berlin and Baden-Württemberg, Germany Posts: 3938 Joined: 28.07.07 |
Dear friends, Who knows such a black insect, about 5 mm long, that sits on leaves without showing much of its legs and may fly (or hop?) off very quickly - perhaps a sort of cidada? The bristly legs point to that group of insects. Help is greatly appreciated! Many thanks, Sundew Sundew attached the following image:  [161.39Kb] Edited by Sundew on 22-05-2008 22:00 |
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| Paul Beuk |
Posted on 22-05-2008 22:06
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 Super Administrator Location: Netherlands Posts: 19403 Joined: 11.05.04 |
Cicadellidae. Maybe I will have a species for you tomorrow.
Paul - - - - Paul Beuk on https://diptera.info |
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| Sundew |
Posted on 22-05-2008 22:31
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Member Location: Berlin and Baden-Württemberg, Germany Posts: 3938 Joined: 28.07.07 |
Great, Paul - googling Cicadellidae led me to Penthimia nigra (monk cicada) that seems to be my animal! Its colouration is said to be variable, there may be also red spots on the thorax. This distinctive insect obviously cannot be confused with any other cicadas, so I am glad I easily learned a new species. Cordially, Sundew |
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