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Spittlebug

Posted by July 1st, 2005 at 12:00 am

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Aphids, Scale Insects, Leafhoppers, and Tree Hoppers

What kind of bug is this and do we need to get rid of it? If so, how do we?
Jeffrey

Hi Jeffrey,
You have a species of Spittle Bug which we identified on Bug Guide as Prosapia bicincta. The nymphs are often found sucking the juices from plants while under the protection of a mass of frothy bubbles exuded from the anus. Another common name is Frog Hopper. They are injurious.

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