Graham Wise
Planthopper Nymph - Nogodonidae
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Planthopper nymphs like this Australian Nogodonid planthopper are wild party animals. Walking like six-legged festivals, young planthoppers in the family Nogodinae grow fireworks out of their rear ends. They secrete a waxy substance that refracts light into its component colors, creating a spray of multicolored streamers. The fireworks streamers distract predators, helping these nymphs survive until maturity.
Planthopper Nymph - Nogodonidae
For more cool macro-photos and fun animal life stories go to wise-photo.com.
Planthopper nymphs like this Australian Nogodonid planthopper are wild party animals. Walking like six-legged festivals, young planthoppers in the family Nogodinae grow fireworks out of their rear ends. They secrete a waxy substance that refracts light into its component colors, creating a spray of multicolored streamers. The fireworks streamers distract predators, helping these nymphs survive until maturity.