Partridge bug ( Scolops sulcipes ) by larose forest photos


30-JUL-2013	Christine Hanrahan

This odd looking little bug is a planthopper, in the family Dictyopharidae. The long "snout" is distinctive.

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
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Hank Vander Velde		31-Jul-2013 21:35
A neat bug, well captured Christine.

Jim Coffman		31-Jul-2013 20:56
A very nice image of this cool little bug!

Karen Stuebing		31-Jul-2013 20:48
I like his gold color and patterns and his long nose is interesting. V.

Helen Betts		31-Jul-2013 20:31
Excellent details on that shell! I love the contrast against the brilliant green of the leaf, too. V.

Pierre		31-Jul-2013 20:31
Une très belle observation superbement captée! V

Ghislaine et Réal Boulet		31-Jul-2013 20:23
Fatnastic macro and details.

Fabienne		31-Jul-2013 20:14
Un insecte étonnant, vous faites des trouvailles fantastiques.

joseantonio		31-Jul-2013 20:10
What a beauty. Those green colors are great.v.

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