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Possibly Notozulia entreriana spittlebug nymph in the family Aphrophoridae Immature spittlebugs and froghoppers &mdash; the nymphs surround themselves with small foamy masses that resemble spittle. Usually pale yellow, green, or tan, wingless, soft, wet-looking little bugs.<br /> <br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/131946/possibly_notozulia_entreriana_or_spittlebug_nymph_in_a_rosmarinus_officinalis_or_tuscan_blue_rosemary_plant.html" title="Possibly Notozulia entreriana or spittlebug nymph in a Rosmarinus officinalis or Tuscan Blue Rosemary plant"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/5803/131946_thumb.jpeg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=gyULXY6rY5i2D6DBJtAu9inrQyE%3D" width="200" height="134" alt="Possibly Notozulia entreriana or spittlebug nymph in a Rosmarinus officinalis or Tuscan Blue Rosemary plant Functions of the bitter-tasting (who tasted this?) foam may include: 1. Protection from predators 2. high humidity microclimate 3. UV light protection 4. Perhaps some antimicrobial properties. <br /> A spittlebug will extend the tip of its abdomen outside the foam like a snorkel to get needed oxygen while hiding in its &ldquo;bubble wrap&rdquo; tent. If threatened by a predator, the spittlebug will pop several tiny bubbles, combining them into one super-bubble large enough to provide a temporary supply of oxygen while they stay out of sight. <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/131947/possibly_notozulia_entreriana_spittlebug_nymph_in_the_family_aphrophoridae.html<br /> https://vimeo.com/694392935<br /> I&#039;m forever blowing bubbles. Geotagged,Meadow Froghopper,Notozulia entreriana,Philaenus spumarius,Spittlebug Notozulia entreriana,United States,Winter" /></a></figure><br /> Geotagged,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Possibly Notozulia entreriana spittlebug nymph in the family Aphrophoridae

Immature spittlebugs and froghoppers — the nymphs surround themselves with small foamy masses that resemble spittle. Usually pale yellow, green, or tan, wingless, soft, wet-looking little bugs.

Possibly Notozulia entreriana or spittlebug nymph in a Rosmarinus officinalis or Tuscan Blue Rosemary plant Functions of the bitter-tasting (who tasted this?) foam may include: 1. Protection from predators 2. high humidity microclimate 3. UV light protection 4. Perhaps some antimicrobial properties. <br /> A spittlebug will extend the tip of its abdomen outside the foam like a snorkel to get needed oxygen while hiding in its “bubble wrap” tent. If threatened by a predator, the spittlebug will pop several tiny bubbles, combining them into one super-bubble large enough to provide a temporary supply of oxygen while they stay out of sight. <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/131947/possibly_notozulia_entreriana_spittlebug_nymph_in_the_family_aphrophoridae.html<br /> https://vimeo.com/694392935<br /> I'm forever blowing bubbles. Geotagged,Meadow Froghopper,Notozulia entreriana,Philaenus spumarius,Spittlebug Notozulia entreriana,United States,Winter

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    Christine Young
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    Cool! I recommend checking out Clastoptera sp. as well. Posted 3 years ago
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      Christine Young
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      Some similar nymphs in the Clastoptera genus:
      https://bugguide.net/node/view/642775/bgimage
      https://bugguide.net/node/view/1736150       Posted 3 years ago, modified 2 years ago

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