The nymph of the Metcalfa pruinosa planthopper is interesting looking. I wonder if it looks like that for camouflage. Like it's mimicking some sort of plant fluff or something.
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The nymph of the Metcalfa pruinosa planthopper is interesting looking. I wonder if it looks like that for camouflage. Like it's mimicking some sort of plant fluff or something.
Yes. That appearance is good for hiding and some predators find the waxy filaments that cover the nymph's body unpalatable.
That's interesting. A smart adaptation.