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Dogwood Spittlebug

Clastoptera proteus

Photo by Stephanie R.
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Small (1-2 mm), very active insect. Found on undergrowth in a shaded prairie area next to a canal.

Habitat:

prairie

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
beaker98
I love these little spittlebugs! Great shot Stephanie!

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PublishedJuly 1, 2014

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