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Dogwood Spittlebug

Clastoptera proteus

Photo by LauraMcLean
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Field Notes

Description:

Less than 1/4" in length. Face is downward at the striped end.

Habitat:

Dogwoods

Notes:

Mid morning in shade sitting on my Bee Balm plant. I do have Dogwood in the garden also.

Reference Links:

Species Clastoptera proteus - Dogwood Spittlebug - BugGuide.Net

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Beneficial Insects - Great Lakes Region

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PublishedJuly 14, 2014

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