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Two-lined spittlebug

Prosapia bicincta

Description:

The nymphs of these bugs produce a frothy spittle seen on stems of plants which helps prevent them from drying out. (The shot of the spittle was taken in the neighborhood a few days later.)

Habitat:

My yard

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2 Comments

Maria dB
Maria dB 10 years ago

I can see why you said that, Carol!

Carol Snow Milne
Carol Snow Milne 10 years ago

He really wants to be a moth for moth week! HA! Very colorful!

Maria dB
Spotted by
Maria dB

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA

Spotted on Jul 7, 2013
Submitted on Jul 23, 2013

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