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Spittlebug Froth Nest

Description:

Foam ...something like soap suds adhering to the axils of the stalks.

Habitat:

Was walking down a lane when I spotted many such "foam/froth"nests on the weeds lining the path.

Notes:

Thanks to DanielePralong.

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2 Comments

SukanyaDatta
SukanyaDatta 9 years ago

Thanks, DanielePralong....I guessed it was an insect...but never saw the adult.

DanielePralong
DanielePralong 9 years ago

Hi Sukanya! These are made by spittlebugs. Find out more here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Froghopper

SukanyaDatta
Spotted by
SukanyaDatta

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Spotted on Jun 29, 2014
Submitted on Jun 30, 2014

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