Leaf hopper ID

Lord V · #1 (**permalink**) 07-12-2009, 06:37 AM

Not seen this leafhopper before- taken yesterday on the side of a water barrel about 3mm body length - any ideas ?
Brian v.

Jason Green · #2 (**permalink**) 07-12-2009, 09:07 AM

Hi Brian,

It looks like Zygina angusta as the red markings seem to follow the lines on the wings as opposed to sometimes zig-zaging across them as in flammigera - though I'm sure there's a more technical answer!

Take care,

Jason

Lord V · #3 (**permalink**) 07-12-2009, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason Green

Hi Brian,

It looks like Zygina angusta as the red markings seem to follow the lines on the wings as opposed to sometimes zig-zaging across them as in flammigera - though I'm sure there's a more technical answer!

Take care,

Jason

Thanks Jason

Brian V.

Acutipuerilis · #4 (**permalink**) 07-12-2009, 05:46 PM

Based on the hind tarsal/tibial ratio, I'd say likely Z. ordinaria instead (hard to be sure, because the tarsus may be slightly foreshortened). It's certainly one of the two, though, and dissection is the way to be certain with these.

Lord V · #5 (**permalink**) 08-12-2009, 06:56 AM

Thanks for the ID

Got another shot of a similar but more heavily marked leaf hopper yesterday. Not sure if this is the same species or not.
Brian V.

Acutipuerilis · #6 (**permalink**) 08-12-2009, 08:14 AM

That's Z. flammigera, Brian - the clear clavus, and what is at least trying to be an entirely brown scutellum (and admittedly failing in this case) are enough to be pretty sure. It does etnd to have these nice clear zig-zag bands.

Lord V · #7 (**permalink**) 08-12-2009, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Acutipuerilis

That's Z. flammigera, Brian - the clear clavus, and what is at least trying to be an entirely brown scutellum (and admittedly failing in this case) are enough to be pretty sure. It does etnd to have these nice clear zig-zag bands.

Thanks again for the info

Brian v.