Chaetophyes compacta

Tube spittlebug at Russell, ACT

Chaetophyes compacta at Russell, ACT - 16 Jan 2024
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Identification history

Chaetophyes compacta 4 Feb 2024 AlisonMilton
Cicadellidae (family) 26 Jan 2024 KimberiRP
Membracidae sp. (family) 16 Jan 2024 Hejor1

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KimberiRP wrote:
   26 Jan 2024
Not Membracidae. Appears to be a leafhopper (Cicadellidae) of some kind.
AlisonMilton wrote:
   26 Jan 2024
Possibly tube spittlebug

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • False Pollinator Insect on Flower

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