by Roy ☯ Hilbinger
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April 16, 2007

Photo by Roy ☯ Hilbinger

November 01, 2009 05:19 PM EST (Updated: November 08, 2009 05:23 PM EST)
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A Red-banded Leafhopper on a Maple leaf in Ballard Park in Newport, RI
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Comments: 12

Adrian Eve Revenaugh Nov 1, 2009, 5:29pm EST
A stunning little fellow, Roy. As brilliant as the leaf!
elizabeth e. Nov 1, 2009, 5:34pm EST
I have never seen one of these.
Risa G. Nov 1, 2009, 5:59pm EST
what a beautiful insect - too bad they do such damage. I've never seen one of these either.
Ann M. (Site Scryer) Nov 1, 2009, 6:05pm EST
This guy belongs in a Circus! Now featured at Gather's Best.
Natalie Neal Whitefield Nov 1, 2009, 6:28pm EST
One of Nature's little jewels. The contrast against the color and subtle texture of the leaf is a lovely touch.
Marianne R. Nov 1, 2009, 6:44pm EST
Cool bug
Stephanie S. Nov 1, 2009, 8:14pm EST
great colorful photo! cool looking bug
Tonia, who hugs trees G. Nov 1, 2009, 8:51pm EST
What a beauty! And he blends so well with his backdrop.
KittyMommy2u W. Nov 1, 2009, 10:34pm EST
I've never seen one of these before. He picked a good place to blend in.
Roy ☯ Hilbinger Nov 2, 2009, 8:36am EST
Thanks everybody! And thanks for the feature, Ann.

I've never seen one of these before, either. I'm used to the pale green Leafhoppers, but this harlequin type is absolutely new to me!
Grems 'gremlin' Nov 7, 2009, 9:32am EST
What a cute little bug. I hope he finds his way to a calendar near me soon.
queen.susan . Nov 8, 2009, 1:58pm EST
I featured your photo in the Featured Section on Photos and Everything Else.
Thank you very much for posting to my group.

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