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meadow spittlebug/froghopper

Philaenus spumarius

Description:

The nymph stage off this species. They vary greatly in terms of color. They create a mass of frothy bubbles that protect them from predators. Very embryonic in appearance, they also show the ability to move within the soft ectoskeleton in very a fluid way

Habitat:

I pulled this one off a wild carrot aka Queen Anne's lace and placed him on a leaf for photography.

Notes:

I found two more with this color variation

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KarenSaxton
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KarenSaxton

Coquille, Oregon, USA

Spotted on May 19, 2013
Submitted on May 19, 2013

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