Rhynchomitra microrhina (?).
 
 
 
Size: approx. 15 mm. Photo: 08/22/11, 9 am.


This planthopper is Rhynchomitra microrhina. Its name refers to its "snout" and "small nose". 
 

 
bug guide (this photo):
http://bugguide.net/node/view/566762


Rhynchomitra lingula.
 
 
 
Photo: 09/13/14, 11 pm.


This fairly large planthopper is most likely Rhynchomitra lingula. The other two, North American species have a more pointy "snout" and narrower heads. This specimen came to our porch light. Known host: saw palmetto. For a high resolution version of the photo click here.  
 
 
bug guide (this photo):
http://bugguide.net/node/view/995886