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Meadow Spittlebug

Philaenus spumarius

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Field Notes

Description:

1/4 inch long (6.5 mm). Tan, brown with big eyes.

Habitat:

Meadow with abundant flowers and weeds.

Notes:

I don't even remember taking this photo. WOW! Only one photo unfortunately. I wish I could have gotten a good macro. But uploading anyway because I never saw one like this before.

Species ID Suggestions

Meadow Spittlebug

Philaenus spumarius

Comments (3)

Honestly, Carol, this pic is pretty nice for not being a macro. I wouldn't worry too much about it. :)
Thanks so much Forest Dragon. Unfortunately, I only had one photo and not a macro. But close enough. I hope I find more this spring and summer.
These guys come in an amazing variety of color patterns. http://bugguide.net/node/view/72602 Unfortunately, he isn't one of the hoppers that can be added to the Hoppers mission so you will have to move him out of it.

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