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deadmanswill Chennai, India Aug 29, 2008

Can somebody ID this small yellow-black insect? It was found in India during rainy season not 4 weeks ago. I am posting two images.

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deadmanswill Chennai, India Aug 29, 2008

here's the image for scale

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wallaby1 Lincoln, United Kingdom(Zone 8a) Aug 29, 2008

It is a Leafhopper of some sort, a search reveals a few but trying to be inventive by the colour, it might be a Mango Leafhopper. I found a pic with the adult and larva, these tend to vary in stages as they develop so I'm wondering if this is in between the two. They are shown to be 4-5mm long but the description doesn't quite fit.

http://agspsrv34.agric.wa.gov.au/Ento/Surveillance/Mango%20leafhopper.html#Figure%203

There is also a Papaya Leafhopper, can't find any pics though. I did find a checklist of Leafhoppers, this list just for those beginning with the letter 'E'. Do a 'find' search from the Edit tab for India and you will find plenty!

http://www.sel.barc.usda.gov/selhome/leafhoppers/HTML/E.html

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deadmanswill Chennai, India Aug 29, 2008

hi,

Thanks so much. the checklist is awesome. will try to find this species. i was hoping to post this in my blog.

cheers
deadmanswill

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wallaby1 Lincoln, United Kingdom(Zone 8a) Aug 29, 2008

Pleased to help, good luck with the search! If you find it let us know. I guess you could post it in your blog as a Leafhopper if nothing else!

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