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Spittlebug (nymph of the Froghopper)

Superfamily: Cercopoidea

Photo by Wes Masters
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Notes:

Found it in a very dry area but could not spot what laid/did it.

Species ID Suggestions

Spittlebug (nymph of the Froghopper)

Superfamily: Cercopoidea

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Debbie2008
The spittlebug nymph is actually hiding in the spit, safe from predators. It's fun to dig around in there to find it. The adult, the froghopper, has an isosceles triangle shape and will jump at the slightest provocation.

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