The Endosymbiont Consortia of Two Cixiidae Planthoppers Reveal an Ancient Symbiosis With ‘Candidatus Mirabilia Symbiotica’ Many insects harbour ancient beneficial endosymbionts that produce essential nutrients. Two planthopper species from the Cixiidae family harbour different tripartite endosymbiont consortia, including...

The Endosymbiont consortia of two #Cixiidae #Planthoppers reveal an ancient #Symbiosis with ‘Candidatus #Mirabilia symbiotica’

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The lacehopper Cixius nervosus, what a little beauty! Seen 15/06/25 at #RSPBMiddletonLakes @britishbugs.bsky.social @rockwolf74.bsky.social #Cixiidae #Homoptera

Tachycixius pilosus

Tachycixius pilosus, distinguished by the presence of tubercles between the veins at the tip of the forewing.

Tachycixius pilosus
As in Cixius, this species has three keels on the scutellum, but is distinguished by the presence of tubercles between the veins at the tip of the forewing.
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The Melanoliarus is a small insect from the planthopper group. It has a robust, compact body with transparent wings decorated by an intricate network of brownish veins, giving it a delicate, lace-like appearance. The body itself is dark brownish-gray and somewhat flattened. It has relatively large eyes positioned at the sides of its head, short antennae, and sturdy legs adapted for jumping.

Cixiidae from a light trap. #bugsky #entomology #hemiptera #Cixiidae #insect

A photograph of a planthopper nymph. A red eyed but otherwise drab coloured bug. What stands out about it is a very fluffy rear end, which resembles a white bristled brush.

I met this wonderful beastie earlier today.
It’s the nymph of a planthopper, a sap sucking bug. It’s furry bum is actually a waxy structure and it is thought that these hair like filaments, help to remove excess fluids. #ukwildlfe #bugs #cixiidae #Nature #macro #invertebrates

Side view of a long cixiid planthopper with a metallic green and gold sheen resting on a leaf. It has numerous golden hairs all over, and a dark head with dark red eyes.

Top view of a long cixiid planthopper with a metallic green and gold sheen resting on a leaf. It has numerous golden hairs all over, and a dark head with dark red eyes.

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Let this cute little #bug bring some shine to your day! 😊 This was the first time I had seen a metallic #planthopper and I was instantly enamored. What a delightful creature 😍

#Hemiptera: #Cixiidae: Muirolonia metallica
Costa Rica (August)