Siphanta sp. (genus) (Green planthopper, Torpedo bug)
Order Hemiptera, family Flatidae. Like many other species of Fulgoroidea (planthoppers), the nymphs (immatures) have a bundle of waxy plumes extending from the rear end. Adult Siphanta hold their triangular wings vertically and tightly pressed together; a group of them feeding together on a plant stem can look like little green or brown triangles. They jump and fly when disturbed.
Siphanta sp. (genus) is listed in the following regions:
Canberra & Southern Tablelands | South Coast | New South Wales North Coast | Barwon South West
Species information
- Siphanta sp. (genus) Scientific name
- Green planthopper, Torpedo bug Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1065.7m Recorded at altitude
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