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About Eric R. Eaton
Expertise
I can answer most questions related to wasps, solitary bees, grasshoppers and katydids, beetles, cicadas, and spiders, and identification of "mystery bugs" in North America. No "what bit me?" or "what do I feed this bug in captivity?" questions please.
Experience
Principal author, Kaufman Field Guide to Insects of North America. Professional entomologist employed previously at University of Massachusetts, Chase Studio, Inc., and Cincinnati Zoo; contract work for West Virginia Department of Natural Resources, Smithsonian Institution, and Portland (Oregon) State University.
Organizations
Entomological Society of America, National Association of Science Writers
Publications
Author, Kaufman Field Guide to Insects of North America, Missouri Conservationist magazine, Ranger Rick, Timeline (journal of the Ohio Historical Society). I have contributed to several books as well.
Education/Credentials
Oregon State University, undergraduate major in entomology, did not receive degree.
Past/Present Clients
Principal author of the Kaufman Field Guide to Insects of North America, Smithsonian Institution (contract), Cincinnati Zoo (employer), Portland State University (contract), Chase Studio, Inc (employer), Arkansas Museum of Discovery (guest speaker). Currently seeking employment in a highly creative work environment with a media corporation or non-profit.
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Expert: Eric R. Eaton - 11/5/2009
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Can you help with identification of this critter photographed close to the jungle floor along the Amazon near Iquitos, Peru? Probably 1.5-2 cm in length. The photo was taken in March 2004. It 'sort of' looks like a moth, but with no antennae I am doubtful. I have no idea where to start! You were so helpful with my Honduran 'cicada' (actually... sawfly) that I am guessing you will pull the magic trick once again. Thanks in advance!
Answer
Hi, Karen:
Take me with you when you next go down there, please:-)
This is a planthopper in the family Fulgoridae, or at least something closely related. I happen to know the world authority on this group and she will probably recognize this on sight....I'll send you both an e-mail to introduce you to each other. Then you can ask to send her this image.
You take great photos by the way! What a delight to view them. I usually have people sending me images of spiders they took with "Google Earth" in order to maintain a safe distance. LOL!
You also have permission to e-mail me directly from now on with any further questions or identifications. That way we can leave my full quota of questions available to the "less fortunate" members of the public (Public: I'm joking, everyone is on equal footing here).
Eric
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