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For today’s #macromonday a jewel-toned leafhopper clings to a green leaf, its wings striped in vivid turquoise, crimson, and orange. The close-up reveals surreal beauty in nature’s smallest details, vibrant against the leaf’s deep green. #eastcoastkin #photography #macromonday

A brightly colored leafhopper insect rests on the smooth surface of a green leaf, its body sharply detailed against the softly blurred background. The insect’s elongated wings are patterned in vivid turquoise and crimson stripes, with touches of orange creating an almost geometric design that looks hand-painted. Its head is yellow with a thin, bold black line running across the eyes, giving it a masked appearance. Slender yellow legs grip the leaf’s surface near a central vein that runs diagonally through the frame. The leaf itself shows fine textures, ridges, and veins, its rich green tones contrasting dramatically with the insect’s electric palette. The image captures a sense of stillness and delicacy, highlighting the almost surreal beauty of this tiny creature in its natural environment.

sep 1, 2025, 4:38 am • 104 11

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It’s spectacular 🤩

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