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meadow spittlebug

Philaenus spumarius

Photo by KarenSaxton
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43.1813, -124.182

Field Notes

Description:

Hidden within masses of frothy "spittle" the spittlebug or nymph of the meadow froghopper is rarely seen, and appears embryonic with unformed eyes.

Habitat:

In a froth of "spittle" on the spent flower of a columbine. I also found a yellowish one on a stem of Love in a Mist. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/23884017

Notes:

This one appears to be more mature

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Comments (3)

so that's what they look like!
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PublishedMay 18, 2013

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