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Tube spittle bug structures - Family : Clastopteride The nymphs of this bug live in these calcareous tubes until adult stage. The tubes are found on eucalyptus tree. Australia,Eamw spittlebugs,Geotagged,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Tube spittle bug structures - Family : Clastopteride

The nymphs of this bug live in these calcareous tubes until adult stage. The tubes are found on eucalyptus tree.

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    Christine Young
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    Wow! I have never heard of tube spittlebugs! So cool. Posted 4 years ago
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      Ernst
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      Thank you Christine, yes they are beautiful little structures . Sometimes the little bugs create a bubble on top which looks like a rain drop. I have never seen the actual bug nymph as i would have had to break the tube. Posted 4 years ago
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        Christine Young
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        So fascinating! I'm so glad you spotted and shared this <3. Posted 4 years ago

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Uploaded Feb 6, 2021. Captured Jan 2, 2018 15:51 in 84 Tanderra Way, Karana Downs QLD 4306, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/20.0
  • 1/128s
  • ISO1600
  • 55mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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