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Scientific name: Asiraca clavicornis (Fabricius, 1794) Common name: French name: Delphacide à corne, Asiraque clavicorne. Order: Hemiptera Family: Delphacidae Wingspan : 4.5-5.5 mm. Biotope: Damp grassy places. Geographic area: Europe, North Africa, Middle-East, Asia as far as extreme eastern regions. Observation period : April to October. |
Asiraca clavicornis is a small smoky brown jumping insect with broad veins ornated by prominent small tubercles with bristles. There is a small dark brown oblique streak at the apex of each elytron. The base is sometimes paler. The first article of the antennae is rather long, flattened and rectangular. The fore legs are swollen and flattened. The hind tibias bear a large spur. |
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I have observed this Asiraca clavicornis on my strawberry plants. I hope to see it again to shoot better pictures. |
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Asiraca clavicornis is an insect which is rather easy to identify with its typical fore legs and antennae. |
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My photos are getting better. I still have some progress to make on the depth of field for very close views. |
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Here is a view which clearly shows the characteristic antenna, the first article of which must be the origin of the "corne" (meaning horn) in the French common name. |
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Close-up view. It seems to me that the viewing angle is not optimal. A three-quarter facing photo would certainly have been better. It will be for next time. |
André Bon February 2024