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Black Planthopper (Ricania Speculum) - Agricultural Pest - Animal India
A black planthopper (Ricania speculum) rests in a forest in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on December 6, 2025. Native to parts of Asia, the sap-feeding insect is spreading to northern Italy, where it is considered a growing agricultural pest. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)
Photo Details
| Photo ID | #13063106 |
|---|---|
| Date Taken | |
| Location | N/A |
| Photographer | Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto |
| Category | Human Interest |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto |
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