On my walk this afternoon, I glimpsed for the second time a Flatid Planthopper (Anormenis chloris), a tiny white critter less than a quarter inch in length. It is frightfully difficult to get them into focus (the first time was a complete failure) because of their blindingly white appearance and lack of distinctive features to focus on. Once onto my efforts with the camera, this particular planthopper made a halfhearted attempt and evasion, turning to face away from me. At last, I managed to get a few photos in focus. The Flatid Planthopper feeds on the sap of various shrubs and trees, though it is not considered a garden pest.
