Tag Archives: Cicadellidae

09.11.2023 Macro Monday-Two More New to Me Hoppers

Posted on September 11, 2023 by Steve Gingold

This has been the best year yet for hoppers (hopper bugs, not grasshoppers) in the yard. And most of them appear to like posing on our shed which is in our small woods. Catonia nava-an Achilid Planthopper I tried several … Continue reading →

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09.09.2023 Spiders are beautiful and their prey can be too

Posted on September 9, 2023 by Steve Gingold

At least some are. Marbled Orbweaver-Araneus marmoreus with a Rhododendron Leafhopper –Graphocephala fennahi for lunch. I usually see these and a couple of other colorful spiders in the yard each summer but this is the first I am sharing so … Continue reading →

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08.30.2023 Wordless Wednesday II-Snazzy Leafhopper

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Steve Gingold
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07.21.2023 Ride ’em, Cowboy! Yee Haw!

Posted on July 21, 2023 by Steve Gingold

The other day it wa suggested that I put a saddle on my longhorn beetle and ride. That’s already been done for me with this tiny rodeo competitor. Saddleback Leafhopper-Colladonus clitellarius It’s in the Typical Leafhopper Family but to my … Continue reading →

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07.16.2023 Another Firstie

Posted on July 16, 2023 by Steve Gingold

I’ve had several leafhopper sightings here in the yard over the years. But this year seems to be offering me many new species both here and in the field and this little hopper was one of those newbies. Leafhopper-Scaphoideus sp. … Continue reading →

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09.03.2022 I’m knockin’ on your door again my darlin’ I’m knockin’ on your door please answer me

Posted on September 3, 2022 by Steve Gingold

When we opened the door to let Bentley out last night this visitor seemed to want in. Leafhopper-Rugosana querci Those eyes are a lovely mark. These hoppers are found mostly in the eastern U.S. but a few midwest states host … Continue reading →

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07.26.2022 Nature’s Artistry

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Steve Gingold

Of course, art is in the eye of the beholder and is only meaningful as such to humans.  Everything else is about mating and survival for the insect. Leafhopper- possibly Prescottia lobata.  Another new species for the yard and me.  … Continue reading →

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