Tiny bug on my fig in south Florida

Any idea of what this bug is? If so, should I remove it? If so, how? Thanks in advance

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 04/15/2019 @ 8:28 am

From this image it could be a Scale pest; these links will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/common-fig-tree-pests.htm ^[1]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/control-plant-scale.htm ^[2]

#2 Comment By supermandonlong On 04/15/2019 @ 9:32 am

I don’t think it is scale. It has a yellowish eye, and looks winged. Lots of legs under it too lol….

#3 Comment By supermandonlong On 04/15/2019 @ 2:14 pm

Awesome head start you gave me. Thanks! I think it is a Citrus flatid planthopper (Metcalfa pruinosa) a.k.a. floury mothbug.

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