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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

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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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