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Spittlebug

Cercopoidea

Photo by Christine Y.
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Field Notes

Description:

The superfamily Cercopoidea is best known for its nymph stage, which produces a cover of frothed-up plant sap resembling spit; the nymphs are therefore commonly known as spittlebugs and their froth as cuckoo spit, frog spit or snake spit.

Habitat:

Little Stony Point Park

Notes:

Spotting #100!

Reference Links:

Froghopper

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Noel Buensuceso
Beautiful spot, Christine! Congrats on your spotting # 100.

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Insects that live in Connecticut
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Wildlife of Northeastern USA
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New England Arthropods
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Insects of New England

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PublishedJune 15, 2013

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