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clastoptera achatina - Clastoptera achatina
Copyright © 2005 bennett gray

clastoptera achatina - Clastoptera achatina
hudson valley County, New York, USA
September 23, 2005
Size: 4 mm
Hitchhiked a ride into my bathroom I guess. Found on the toilet!

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clastoptera achatina - Clastoptera achatina spittlebug? - Clastoptera achatina spittlebug? - Clastoptera achatina
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Contributed by bennett gray on 24 September, 2005 - 11:11am
Last updated 20 January, 2009 - 4:52pm

Clastoptera achatina
This spittle bug feeds on hickories and pecans. The yellow head and back is distinctive.
… Andy Hamilton, 27 September, 2005 - 10:09am login or register to post comments

 
thanks andy!
i see this one is not yet in the guide.
… bennett gray, 27 September, 2005 - 12:14pm login or register to post comments

What a little stinker! :)
I would agree that it's a spittle bug, but don't know which one. Andy Hamilton will probably know.
… Lynette Schimming, 25 September, 2005 - 7:02am login or register to post comments

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