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Spittlebug

Cercopoidea

Photo by LuckyLogan
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Description:

Looks like spit. i think it probably has something to do with eggs.

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Comments (3)
Mark Ridgway
.. and of course it can go into 'Arthropods' category :)
Mark Ridgway
Hi LL... this will be the spittle from a spittle bug. The tiny bug nymphs will be safe inside :) (Cercopidae)

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PublishedJune 9, 2013

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