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Membracidae

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A Brazilian treehopper on the leaf. Treehoppers or thorn bugs are members of the family Membracidae, a group of insects related to the cicadas and the leafhoppers.

Brazilian Tree Hopper

Though they cannot bite, treehoppers can carry diseases from one tree to another.

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The members of the family Membracidae - like this Bocydium globulare - are known for intricate forms of adornment of their heads. Spoted at Barigui Park, Curitiba, Parana, Brazil.

Brazilian Treehopper

The Brazilian Treehopper has what appears to be a "helmet" of balls on its head. This structure grows out of the pronotum, which is part of the thorax just behind the head.

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Treehopper - Photo 3

closeup of tree hopper

Tree hopper magnified x3

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Treehopper - Photo 4

striped tree hopper

Some tree hoppers have white stripes.

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Green Treehopper

Treehopper

Membracidae

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