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Meadow Spittlebug - Philaenus spumarius
Copyright © 2008 Marcia A. Sessions

Meadow Spittlebug - Philaenus spumarius
Greenville, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA
September 19, 2008
Size: 1/4 inch
This tiny leafhopper (I think that's what it is) was on an old stump in my yard. I've rotated the close-up 90 degrees to the right. Maybe it will help with making an ID.
It did leave the stump by one large leap!
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Contributed by Marcia A. Sessions on 19 September, 2008 - 7:11pm
Last updated 26 October, 2023 - 10:18am

Reminds me of a Meadow Spittlebug
I have seen a variation like this before.

I wouldn't rush into that I.D. though..
… James Bailey, 19 September, 2008 - 7:23pm login or register to post comments

 
Meadow Spittlebug
Yes, Philaenus spumarius
… Andy Hamilton, 24 September, 2008 - 3:30pm login or register to post comments

 
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Here is an example:
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