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This is a froghopper (the adult form of the perhaps better known "spittle bug" -- nymph stage). Nymphs in these families produce a cover of frothed-up plant sap resembling spit; the nymphs are therefore commonly known as spittlebugs, or spit bugs, and their froth as cuckoo spit, frog spit or snake spit. A few species are serious agricultural pests. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Froghopper
Perched on a leaf in a large semi-urban yard & garden situated next to a disturbed patch of remnant forest.
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Thanks! Here's an interesting one, an apparent adult in spittle http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/103... and here's a typical spittlebug (the nymph) in spittle http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/859...
Nice spot, photo, and information. I have spittle bug spit all over my yard, but have not noticed any of these hoppers. Will have to keep my eyes open.
wow,