Broad-headed Sharpshooter by Ann Pettigrew

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4 August 2012

Broad-headed Sharpshooter

Oncometopia orbona

Tuscarora

Sharpshooters are in the leafhopper family, Cicadellidae. They get their name because of their ability to expel excess water waste with so much force that it can make a popping noise.

Nikon D80 ,NIkon Micro 60 mm VR

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Range View		01-Dec-2012 20:41
A very colorful looking fellow, I haven't seen an image of one of these before. V Barbara

Ulla Kruys		07-Oct-2012 18:45
Fantastic view of this fascinating little Hopper! V

Stephanie		06-Aug-2012 20:57
OMG ~ fascinating information! Great macro work Ann! :)

Torben Jorgensen		06-Aug-2012 13:05
What a cool bug. Great shot Ann. V

s_barbour		06-Aug-2012 12:11
Terrific close up work Ann, amazing detail! V

Hank Vander Velde		05-Aug-2012 21:06
Nice sharp shot of this colorful bug Ann.

Esa Ervasti		05-Aug-2012 16:59
Top capture of this amazing creature!

Ann Shapiro		05-Aug-2012 14:51
WOW - that's fabulous! Never seen one of these before! BV

Joanne Kamo		05-Aug-2012 07:26
Wow! This is an amazing macro, love the colors!

Vickie BROWN		05-Aug-2012 05:23
Great capture of this unsual fly. V

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