Derbid planthopper ( Shellenius ballii ) by larose forest photos


25-Aug-2020	Christine Hanrahan

This species is listed as uncommon in several sources. However, I see it frequently in Larose Forest, though I haven't found it anywhere else (yet!).

Panasonic DMC-FZ2000
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Doug Cruden		29-Aug-2020 20:38
Wow, what a strange looking creature (well, to these UK eyes it is!). Great shot Christine, lovely and sharp

Don		29-Aug-2020 01:46
That's a mighty strange abdomen. I wonder what function it serves.

Helen Betts		25-Aug-2020 23:42
Another fine capture of such an unusual looking insect. V.

Walter Otto Koenig		25-Aug-2020 23:28
Great close up. Fascinating shape and markings. "V"

Pierre Martin		25-Aug-2020 23:17
funny pose, excellent image with nice details!

slhoornstra		25-Aug-2020 23:13
What an interesting creature, great macro! V

Nirvan Hope		25-Aug-2020 23:08
An excellent close up of this tiny little creature.

Hank Vander Velde		25-Aug-2020 22:46
Great find and well captured image Christine. I don't think I've ever seen one of these.

Isabel Cutler		25-Aug-2020 21:50
Now that is quite a fanciful other-worldly looking creature! Super find.

Ann Pettigrew		25-Aug-2020 21:08
Wow!!! How cool is that! I have never seen this one. Fabulous shot, Christine!

Graeme		25-Aug-2020 21:08
This is a very strange looking insect, Christine. V

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