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Spittlebug (nymph of the Froghopper)

Superfamily: Cercopoidea

Notes:

Found it in a very dry area but could not spot what laid/did it.

1 Species ID Suggestions

Debbie2008
Debbie2008 12 years ago
Spittlebug (nymph of the Froghopper)
Superfamily: Cercopoidea Froghopper


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1 Comment

Debbie2008
Debbie2008 12 years ago

The spittlebug nymph is actually hiding in the spit, safe from predators. It's fun to dig around in there to find it. The adult, the froghopper, has an isosceles triangle shape and will jump at the slightest provocation.

Wes Masters
Spotted by
Wes Masters

Ripley, Tennessee

Spotted on Jul 27, 2011
Submitted on Jul 27, 2011

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