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23-05-2007, 07:58 PM
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| | | Apologies but help I spotted this yesterday deep in the fronds of some fennel foliage. As usual I took a couple of 'insurance shots' then tried to get a better position to close in but of course the wee beastie decided to high-tail it over next-door's high hedge.
My first vague thoughts were of a small burnet moth but where are the prominent antennae? The books, based on colouration, made me wonder about Cercopis vulnerata but it definately flew rather than 'sprung' as I would expect of a froghopper. Then I wondered about beetles, but it flew rather suddenly rather than pausing to extend wing cases.
So, sorry about the poor image but can anyone resolve the identity for me please? | 
23-05-2007, 08:11 PM
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| | | Re: Apologies but help Hi Amiguru.
Yes, its the Froghopper Cercopis vulnerata.
They do use their wings to help them jump sometimes. | 
23-05-2007, 09:02 PM
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| | | Re: Apologies but help Many thanks Deer Stalker for your prompt response and clarification  ! |  | | | Thread Tools | | | | Display Modes | Linear Mode |
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