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Froghopper

Clastoptera arizonana

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Field Notes

Description:

Very shy, adult, yellow and black Froghopper (Aka Spittlebug). "There are only 2 species with 12 pronotal wrinkles across the midline; this one feeds on Acacia and has a dark band across the base of the scutellum. The other (C. lawsoni) feeds on grape and has a pale scutellum." - Andy Hamilton

Habitat:

Acacia melanoxylon tree in backyard

Notes:

First for BugGuide for California

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