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"Philaenus spumarius", the meadow froghopper or meadow spittlebug, is a species of insect belonging to the spittlebug family Aphrophoridae. In Italy and America, it is economically important as one of the vectors of Pierce's Disease.

Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Claire Hamilton
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By Claire Hamilton

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Uploaded Jun 23, 2023. Captured Jun 23, 2023 12:19 in 1Maes Yr Afon, Llangollen LL20 7SS, UK.
  • Canon EOS 7D Mark II
  • f/10.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm