The Treehoppers Insect One species of thorn bug, umbonia spinasa, is found in North and south Africa. The spiked shape and the green-and– red coloration both server to deter predators. Length o4 inches (10 mm). Common name: Treehoppers… Continue Reading
The Leafhoppers Insect rhododendron leafhopper, Graphoceophala fennahi, is found in the united states and Europe. Length inches 0.3-0.4 (8-10 mm). Cicadella viridis is from the Northern Hemisphere. Length 0.2-0.3 inches (6-8 mm). Aphrodes bifasciatus is the smallest of these three… Continue Reading
The Spittlebugs Insect meadow spittlebug, Philaenus spumarius, is found in North America and Europe. Shown here are two of the 11 color variations Length about 0.2 inches (5-6 mm). Cercopis vulnerata is from Europe. Length 0.3-0.4 inches (9-11 mm). … Continue Reading
The Lanternflies Insect lanterntly Phenax variegata from South America roosts on lichen-covered bark, which it resembles. It often has long filaments of wax protruding from the end of the abdomen. Length up to 1 inch (2.5 cm). Common name:Lanternflies… Continue Reading
The Stink bugs Insect bright colors of the shield bug Catacanthus anchorago from Asia give a clear indication to would-be predators that the bug contains foul tasting defensive chemicals and gives off equally unpleasant smells. Length about 0.5 inches (13… Continue Reading