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Froghopper (Sittlebug)

Cercopoidea

Description:

Nymphal form of froghoppers are called spittlebugs as they produce foam as a protection from the environment as well as from predators. This froth is generated from the plant sap they ingest. Size about 5mm.

Habitat:

Trees and other plants.

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sunnyjosef
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sunnyjosef

Kochi, Kerala, India

Spotted on Nov 10, 2013
Submitted on Nov 10, 2013

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