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Unknown spotting

Description:

I can't say too much. I found it on a plant in my backyard and I was fascinated by the colorful patterns. Then she/he did an interesting movement putting the abdomen up, maybe a defense. Who knows?

Habitat:

Plants

Notes:

Can you help me identify this insect?


No species ID suggestions

1 Comment

Juan DiTrani
Juan DiTrani a year ago

Looks like a Spittle bug

Ottawa, Québec, Canada

Lat: 45.48, Long: -75.65

Spotted on Jul 26, 2011
Submitted on Jul 28, 2011

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