Nymph of a Planthopper (Fulgoroidea) on an oak leaf
Here is another handsome nymph of a Planthopper (Fulgoroidea) on a leaf of Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia, Fagaceae) in the woods today. It looks like it's blowing hot jet fuel from its butt! Those hairs make it look like the nymphs I find earlier in the year that I think are genus Danepteryx in the family Tropiduchidae, see this photo, but I think from the colors and time of year that It must be something else. I have another recent photo here, and I checked my records and found this photo of the same critter back in 2012 - also in July. I'm not sure what it is, and any help with ID will be appreciated. I reckon its perfect for HBBBT! (San Marcos Pass, 16 July 2020)
All my photos today happen to be beautiful bug butt shots, that's just how it worked out. Today was much like yesterday with marine-layer fog driven by fog winds from the south spilling over the mountains in the morning. It cleared after noon, but the winds continued, warming up to the mid-70s as the day progressed. Tomorrow sounds like more of the same.
Nymph of a Planthopper (Fulgoroidea) on an oak leaf
Here is another handsome nymph of a Planthopper (Fulgoroidea) on a leaf of Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia, Fagaceae) in the woods today. It looks like it's blowing hot jet fuel from its butt! Those hairs make it look like the nymphs I find earlier in the year that I think are genus Danepteryx in the family Tropiduchidae, see this photo, but I think from the colors and time of year that It must be something else. I have another recent photo here, and I checked my records and found this photo of the same critter back in 2012 - also in July. I'm not sure what it is, and any help with ID will be appreciated. I reckon its perfect for HBBBT! (San Marcos Pass, 16 July 2020)
All my photos today happen to be beautiful bug butt shots, that's just how it worked out. Today was much like yesterday with marine-layer fog driven by fog winds from the south spilling over the mountains in the morning. It cleared after noon, but the winds continued, warming up to the mid-70s as the day progressed. Tomorrow sounds like more of the same.