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Cuckoo spit, Heesch, Netherlands During the nymphal stage of some froghopper species (superfamily Cercopoidea), they produce foamed-up plant sap as protective cover against parasites and other threats. <br /> <br /> This could be the work of Philaenus spumarius specifically, a species that is abundant here.<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/95478/cuckoo_spit_-_closeup_heesch_netherlands.html" title="Cuckoo spit - closeup, Heesch, Netherlands"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/2/95478_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1763596810&Signature=fb1LLQxCKCmLCwp569ob%2BUHXp8w%3D" width="122" height="152" alt="Cuckoo spit - closeup, Heesch, Netherlands During the nymphal stage of some froghopper species (superfamily Cercopoidea), they produce foamed-up plant sap as protective cover against parasites and other threats. <br /> <br /> This could be the work of Philaenus spumarius specifically, a species that is abundant here.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/95479/cuckoo_spit_heesch_netherlands.html Europe,Heesch,Netherlands,World" /></a></figure> Europe,Heesch,Netherlands,World Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Cuckoo spit, Heesch, Netherlands

During the nymphal stage of some froghopper species (superfamily Cercopoidea), they produce foamed-up plant sap as protective cover against parasites and other threats.

This could be the work of Philaenus spumarius specifically, a species that is abundant here.

Cuckoo spit - closeup, Heesch, Netherlands During the nymphal stage of some froghopper species (superfamily Cercopoidea), they produce foamed-up plant sap as protective cover against parasites and other threats. <br /> <br /> This could be the work of Philaenus spumarius specifically, a species that is abundant here.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/95479/cuckoo_spit_heesch_netherlands.html Europe,Heesch,Netherlands,World

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  1. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    Are you sure that it wasn't you that spit on that branch? Posted 5 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
      Ferdy Christant
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      Not sure if a joke or serious, can't tell lol. Posted 5 years ago
      1. View Christine Young's profile
        Christine Young
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        99.9% joke, obviously ;P Posted 5 years ago
        1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
          Ferdy Christant
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          Ok yes then I'm pretty sure. Posted 5 years ago

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Uploaded Jun 10, 2020. Captured May 9, 2020 14:56.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/16.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO64
  • 105mm

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