Green cone-headed planthopper (Acanalonia conica) on milkweed (Asclepias sp). Click/double click image to enlarge.
The green cone-headed planthopper’s (Acanalonia conica) distinctive red eyes and half-leaf appearance make identification relatively simple.
Host plants include Osage orange, basswood, lilac, goldenrod, ragweed, and a variety of different milkweeds. Though green cone-headed planthoppers may feed on corn, beets, and grapes, this species’ economic impact is generally insignificant.
Females lay their eggs in the stems various host species during the late summer and in early fall. A single generation is produced each year.
Nymphs are brownish and typically have waxy plumes, produced by wax glands, on the rear of the abdomen.
Green cone-headed planthopper (Acanalonia conica) nymph in the jaws of a green lacewing (Chrysoperla rufilabris) larva. Click/double click image to enlarge.
What is the lighting type used for the cone-headed leaf hopper night photo please ?
Hi. Mike. I use one of the higher end cheap headlamps from our local grocery store (Meijer) to illuminate the subject and am using the Nikon R1C1 Macro Lighting System for the flash much of the time, though I often can get similar results with the headlamp alone.
Let me know if I can answer anything in more detail.
Thanks for reading!
Thanks. I have Canon equipment and unfortunately their dual light macro system is a bit dated and not wireless like the R1C1.
I am waiting for Canon to go wireless as I have read good things about set ups like yours. Thanks and your blog and photos are wonderful.
Mike
Nice shots Dave! I really like your pics shown here….excellent clarity and sharpness! good job! Keep up your good work!
Thanks! I’m trying to familiarize myself with my evening shooting equipment a little more before an upcoming conference in Arizona
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