Treehopper
Genus Telamona (?)
I was scanning a tree with large leaves looking for insects
at Red Butte Gardens when I spotted a tiny
piece of leaf debris. I took a quick look and walked by but then I
thought that I should take a closer
look. I studied the tiny piece of leaf for a moment and then I spied
tiny legs and then a bitsy eye.
I knew instantly I had my very first treehopper. © Carol
Davis, 8-12-2011

As I was taking photos, people started gathering around to see what I
was photographing because they
couldn't see anything of interest. They were flabbergasted when I
showed them the photo of this beautiful
little insect, especially when I zoomed in on the eye. This little guy
made my day. © Carol Davis, 8-12-2011

I submitted these photos for identification but I personally think this
treehopper is from the genus
Telamona. © Carol Davis, 8-12-2011
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