Thorn Bug (Umbonia crassicornis)

Treehoppers - Family Membracidae

(female hosting on Guamuchil (Pithecellobium dulce))

(nymphs, male & females)

(females mostly on left, males mostly on the right)

University Dr. & U.S. Hwy 281, Edinburg, Hidalgo Co., TX
October 19, 2004 (B Bouton)

Middle photo @ McAllen by Carmen Pérez García

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