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Philaenus sp
Small jumping insect, less than 1 cm long; moves quickly.
Deciduous forest bordering the river Rhone - in a natural protected reserve.
Insect repsonsible for so called "cuckoo-spit" in gardens - a mass of watery bubbles produced by the insect while it feeds on plant's sap. The spit serves two purposes - to protect the hopper by hiding it underneath, and to keep it moist.
Spotted on Jun 20, 2015
Submitted on Jun 20, 2015
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