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Passionvine Hopper

Scolypopa australis

Classification

Class
Insecta

Scolypopa australis, commonly known as the passionvine hopper, is a species of insect in the Ricaniidae family of planthoppers (Fulgoroidea) that is native to Australia and was introduced to New Zealand. Despite its name, they are found not only on passion vines, but on many plant species, including kiwifruit and the lantana. Brown with partly transparent wings, they are 5–6 mm long as adults and 5 mm as nymphs.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Argentina · 5United States of America · 1