A leafhopper (Cicadellidae: Ledrinae) is perfectly colored for camouflage against Eucalyptus bark.

Harrietville, Victoria, Australia
Heteronotus sp. tree hopper (Membracinae). 

Maquipucuna reserve, Pichincha, Ecuador
Graphocephala coccinea, the candy-striped leafhopper (Cicadellidae). This common North American insect is a vector of plant diseases.

Urbana, Illinois, USA
Graphocephala coccinea, the candy-striped leafhopper (Cicadellidae). This insect has sunk its beak-like mouthparts into a plant vein to suck up the juices.

Urbana, Illinois, USA
The smoke tree sharpshooter (Homalodisca lacerta) is a colorful plant-feeding insect about 1cm long.  Arizona, USA.

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A leafhopper (Cicadellidae: Ledrinae) is perfectly colored for camouflage against Eucalyptus bark.

Harrietville, Victoria, Australia
A leafhopper (Cicadellidae: Ledrinae) is perfectly colored for camouflage against Eucalyptus bark.

Harrietville, Victoria, Australia
A leafhopper (Cicadellidae: Ledrinae) is perfectly colored for camouflage against Eucalyptus bark.

Harrietville, Victoria, Australia
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