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More than 1800 species of the wild flora and fauna of Zihuatanejo.
All photographs were taken in Zihuatanejo, Mexico, and the surrounding area.
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Hoppers of Zihuatanejo
SUBORDER AUCHENORRYNCHA
Thabena Planhoppers
Genus Thabena
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True Bugs, Hoppers, Aphids, and Allies (Order Hemiptera)
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True Hoppers (Suborder Auchenorrhyncha)
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Spittlebugs, Cicadas, Leafhoppers and Treehoppers (Infraorder Cicadomorpha)
The genus Thabena belongs to the family Tropiduchidae, a group of small to medium-sized planthoppers in the order Hemiptera (true bugs). Planthoppers are known for their jumping ability, camouflage, and intricate wing patterns. They are sap feeders, using piercing-sucking mouthparts to extract phloem sap from plants.
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