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Spittlebug

Cercopoidea

Description:

The variably colored, leafhopper-like adult is about 6 mm long. Most commonly tan to brown, it also may be gray or mottled. Covers itself in white spit-looking substance that it secretes.

Habitat:

Wooded areas and small plants.

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Boone County High School
Spotted by a stud ent at Boone County High School

Oakbrook, Kentucky, USA

Spotted on Aug 29, 2012
Submitted on Sep 1, 2012

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