''Aphrophora alni'', the 'European Alder Spittle Bug', is a species belonging to the family Aphrophoridae.
This large 'froghopper' is quite common and widespread. It is present in most of Europe, in eastern Palearctic ecozone, in the Near East and in North Africa.
The adults reach 9–10 millimetres of length, the females are usually slightly larger than the males. They can be encountered from May through October on bushes and on several species of trees, especially willows.. more
Similar species: True Bugs
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Uploaded Aug 21, 2019. Captured Jun 8, 2019 10:21 in 3280 Franklin Ave, Millbrook, NY 12545, USA.
