Treehopper (Heteronotus maculatus) on a leaf. Treehoppers (family Membracidae) are insects whose bodies often take on bizarre forms thought to aid in camouflage,however this species has evolved to resemble a wasp. They are related to cicadas and leafhoppers. There are over 3,000 known species in over 600 genera,found on all continents except Antarctica. Photographed in South America | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Landmann, Patrick |
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