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A couple of weeks ago, I posted shots of my first encounter with Oak Treehoppers nymphs... last Sunday, I found another brood across the bay, seen here .. today, we checked back on them and saw quite a remarkable change in their appearance as they molt toward maturity... the next shots tell the story!
A few other species found and photographed at the fantastic Allt Mhuic Butterfly Reserve in Scotland.
This is a species that I have seen in and around Somerset, but there appears to be no records of it in or near Scotland; it may be one of those that is just under-recorded.
I keep making the short drive out to check on the Oak Treehopper nymphs, hoping to see them reach maturity!
I caught an Oak Treehopper nymph emerging this morning. This one is part of the set that hatched on Sept 16-17, and is the 2nd of ~25 to reach adulthood. The rest shouldn't be too far behind. Mom is still watching over them. Platycotis vittata
Another US import...
First time that I saw this guy in Bavaria
Objective: Mitutoyo M plan APO 5x NA 0.14, Tube lens: Raynox 125mm
Illumination: Oblique and darkfield, (white LEDs)
Treehoppers can appear like bizarre, otherworldly creatures; however, they are exquisite in their evolutionay adaptation. From wasp, to ant, to seed mimics and beyond. They enchant and surprise and baffle.
Oak Treehopper (Platycotis vittata) female watches over a group of nymphs. Salem, Oregon - August, 2016
On an unrelated note - but still relating to macro/spiders - I just posted a video discussing spider myths and misconceptions here:
From right to left: an oak treehopper in nymph form, to a fully emerged adult. I've been visiting this crew frequently, and was lucky enough to arrive at the right time to see this perfect sequence!
Oktibbeha County, Mississippi.
Enchenopa sp. -- this is the adult form of the species that I've been posting nymph shots of recently. Found on the same tree and fronds.
29 image photo stack. Oktibbeha County, Mississippi.
See the earlier metamorphasis of these same treehoppers here: www.flickr.com/photos/misisipiano/53659684128/in/photostr...