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Spittlebug/Froghopper

Photo by AlbertKang
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Field Notes

Description:

Pic #3 shows how it was when I first see this bug.
Not sure if the bubble foam is the nest or if its feeding/hunting on something.
There was a larvae inside the foam, but not able to get proper picture of it.
This bug then flew out of the foamy thing and landed on a leaf - Pic #1 & #2
Size is around 2.5 cm

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
AlbertKang
Thanks for the additional info, @Cindy. Should have checked out those spittle more next time. There were so many of them, but this one in Pic #3 shows the hole where she was and I can see something and activity going on :D
CindyBinghamKeiser
I have only seen the spittle (foam) surrounding nymphs that serves as protection from predators, as well as a temperature and moisture stabilizer.
AlbertKang
Thanks for the info, @Mark. Saw lots of them in one night :)
AlbertKang
Will do that, @Cindy :) Would you know what's the white foam thing is? Is it her nest?
CindyBinghamKeiser
Nice looking Spittlebug/Froghopper! This would be a nice addition to The Hoppers mission.

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The Hoppers
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Philippine Wildlife
Mission
Macro Insect South East ASIA
Mission
National Geographic's Great Nature Project

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PublishedApril 12, 2014

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