Grey Planthopper

Anzora unicolor

Bug Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

Blue-grey wings that are normally folded to form a steep ‘roof’. The head and body are also grey. There are two pairs of wings, three pairs of legs and one pair of antennae. The compound eyes are on the side of the head. A rostrum that holds the feeding stylets projects from the lower side of the head.

Size

Can grow to around 8mm

Habitat

Found along tree and shrub branches

Distribution

Most states of Australia and also found in New Zealand

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (1)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Grey Planthopper
Scientific name: Anzora unicolor (Walker, 1862)
Family: Flatidae
Category: Bug Life › Bugs
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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