Insects and Spiders of Monteverde
 
 Cryptic leafhopper adults (genus Umbonia) are disguised as thorns on understory stems.  Photo by Dan Perlman.
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    •  Data Sets

    J. Longino's Ant Data

    S. O'Donnell's Wasp Data

    R. Lichtwardt's Gut fungi in Arthropod's Data

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