Sextius virescens

2 Acacia horned treehopper at Thurgoona, NSW

Sextius virescens at Thurgoona, NSW - 30 Jan 2023 07:21 PM
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Sextius virescens 31 Jan 2023 AlisonMilton
Unidentified 30 Jan 2023 ChrisAllen

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First I noticed the ants running up and down the stem before I looked properly to see them on this other insect. Blended in with the other foliage quite well.

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KylieWaldon wrote:
   31 Jan 2023
I think its the acacia horned leafhopper Chris. Sextius virescens they are so hard to see - even if there is a group of them together

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  • Ovens Wattle Associated plant
  • Small black ant sp. Associated Insect
  • Less than 5mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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