Leptocentrus taurus
[Eggplant Horned Planthopper]
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Nymph
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Classification: | Phylum: Arthropoda | Class: Insecta | Order: Hemiptera | Family: Membracidae | Genus: Oxyrachis |

This group of treehopper nymphs was found residing on a flower stalk of Dillenia suffruticosa (Simpoh Air). They were very well camouflaged by blending into the surrounding. As expected, they were guarded by some ants (likely a Nylanderia species). A pair of adult treehoppers was located just by their side.

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