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Meadow Froghopper - Philaenus spumarius Appearance is very variable - approximately 20 different color patterns for the body are known. Usually they are yellowish, brownish, or black, with darker or lighter patches of markings.<br /> <br /> Habitat: meadow Geotagged,Meadow froghopper,Philaenus spumarius,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Meadow Froghopper - Philaenus spumarius

Appearance is very variable - approximately 20 different color patterns for the body are known. Usually they are yellowish, brownish, or black, with darker or lighter patches of markings.

Habitat: meadow

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The Meadow Spittlebug

"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.

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Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jan 3, 2019. Captured Jun 19, 2016 10:32 in 75 Main St S, Southbury, CT 06488, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/4.0
  • 1/256s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm

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