Froghopper nymph (Clastoptera sp) | Project Noah

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Photo by CindyBinghamKeiser

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Field Notes

Description:

Brown and yellow insect that secretes a foam resembling spit on plants. The adult female can be seen at my other spotting: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/23080205 and the adult male at: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/23968021

Habitat:

Unknown yellow flowering plant in chaparral area along trail.

Notes:

Apparently the spit has several purposes. It hides the nymph, helps regulate temperature, keeps it moist and also deters predators. Aka Spittle Bug

Reference Links:

Genus Clastoptera - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

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Thank you for looking up, Cindy. That's interesting!

CindyBinghamKeiser

Thank YOU. I didn't know myself and had to look it up. I also updated the description :)

thanks!

CindyBinghamKeiser

Apparently it has several purposes. It hides the nymph, helps regulate temperature, keeps it moist and also deters predators.

what is the purpose of the foam?

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