Various hopper nymphs (id appreciated)

Hi Ya, Leorooster

The first two you captured are "Flatids," a leaf hopper of sorts and you captured them in the process of transforming (instars). They are also referred to occasionally as thorn mimics, especially the green ones. The white ones, when they become adults are really hard, for me, to photograph because they reflect the light so well. You really have to stop down to capture them sometimes. As for the others, they appear to be a species similar I would imagine or guess but I don't really know for sure. Great images, outstanding every one. Extremely nice work Leo!

kross wrote:
side profiles never fail to impress me....especially when it's so well taken... though i can't id any of them....:p
excellent...

Thanks, Kross Glad you like them

Ken Ramos wrote:
Hi Ya, Leorooster

The first two you captured are "Flatids," a leaf hopper of sorts and you captured them in the process of transforming (instars). They are also referred to occasionally as thorn mimics, especially the green ones. The white ones, when they become adults are really hard, for me, to photograph because they reflect the light so well. You really have to stop down to capture them sometimes. As for the others, they appear to be a species similar I would imagine or guess but I don't really know for sure. Great images, outstanding every one. Extremely nice work Leo!

Ken - thanks for your very kind words and the information. These critters have always amazed me

great series leo............. the critter in 3 + 4 is really cool

Lovely Hopper series Leo!

Dave

Alan/Dave - thanks again for your kind comments Glad you like them