A family of leafhopper nynphs at different stages of development hide and feed inside the curls of new growth on a gum tree. They are attended by a group of iridomyrmex ants who herd the youngsters around the tree to the best feeding spots. Mundubbera, Qld.
A young leafhopper (Brunotartessus fulvus) rests on a gum leaf. Kyogle, NSW.