Hong Kong Leafhopper (Homoptera Cicadellidae Ricania speculum - )

Caught at Choi Sai Woo Park, Braemar Hill, North Point, Hong Kong on May 6, 2002.  A small citrus tree (probably a "Gaat Jai" - Kumquat) had many specimens.


Closeup of  eggs laid along a leaf rib.


Length was about 8 mm / 0.3 inch.
The white patches are actually transparent panels.
wingspan was 18 mm / 0.7 inch


Photo of a live specimen on citrus.
Note the transparent wing panels;
also, the specimen darkens after death.
 
 

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