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True Bugs

Thorn Hopper (Centrotus cornutus)

The Thorn Hopper (Centrotus cornutus) is a distinctively shaped "treehopper" insect belonging to the family Membracidae. It is famous for its highly modified thorax (pronotum) that forms thorn-like extensions, serving as an exceptional tool for camouflage.
Contributors: Ian Henderson, Kirsty Raphael

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