Tree? Leaf? Hoppers

[tchuanye]

Today only manage a few shots as it started raining soon after.

I have seen these white fluffy things before, but always thought they were some left over stuff from some insects.....but when it started moving, and upon close inspection, they were insects! Than I remembered Melvyn's shots a few weeks back, and I think these were the same type of hoppers!

Well, I also saw a baby tree hopper too on the opposite leaf...onlyknew it was only after post processing. Can see the wings are still not mature yet.

Appreciate any comments!

FZ10+6T+Sigma CU, Ext bounce flash, F8, ISO 50 various speeds


#1: White tree hopper
1/320s


#2: Treehopper and baby leafhoper
1/160s

[melvynyeo]

Nice catch... even these have many different types of tail #2 is

[laokayu]

The white hopper looks like it is infested with some form of parasite. Or I may be wrong, ie a rare species?

What is the other reddish insect on the other branch at left?

[tchuanye]

Originally Posted by melvynyeo Nice catch... even these have many different types of tail #2 is

Thanks Mel! Your hopper that you took had a nicer bushy tail though....I think it is better groomed

Originally Posted by laokayu The white hopper looks like it is infested with some form of parasite. Or I may be wrong, ie a rare species? What is the other reddish insect on the other branch at left?

Its not a parasite....I think it is just its characteristic.....but not sure what kind of hopper is that.

The reddish one is a juvenile leaf hopper. The wings are not developed yet as you can see.

[Mendis]

May i present the adult version of this hopper.. ke ke



at least i think it is.. same eyes and face shape.

[tchuanye]

Yep I think this fella is in the same family of the white one....will post the adult red one when I have the chance to take it....