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Philaenus spumarius
Small, green spittlebug nymph. After hatching, nymphs cover themselves in a frothy "spit" made of tiny bubbles. The bubbles protect them from drying out and makes it difficult for predators to find them. Adult spittlebugs are called froghoppers.
Spotted in a meadow at Bent of the River Audubon
Spotted on Jul 11, 2016
Submitted on Jul 11, 2016
2 Comments
I had never seen the nymphs out of the spit before, but this is the third one I've seen this month! They are very cute to watch...and fast too - it wouldn't stay still!
Very cool, haven't ever actually seen the bug before!