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Meadow Spittlebug (Philaenus spumarius)
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Copyright © 2004
Kildale
Any idea what this is -
Philaenus spumarius
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
September 2, 2004
A very small insect 3/16" Only managed this shot.
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Contributed by
Kildale
on 6 September, 2004 - 2:08pm
Cercopidae
Philaenus spumarius, the meadow spittlebug.
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Andy Hamilton
, 10 September, 2004 - 11:31pm
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Froghopper?
The shape reminds me of that, but I'm not positive about it.
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Troy Bartlett
, 6 September, 2004 - 4:39pm
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I agree
Definitely in the Cercopidae. Most froghoppers are compact and robust, whereas Cicadellidae (sharpshooters, leafhoppers) are usually slender. Also, froghoppers have two obvious spurs on the hind "shin," while Cicadellidae have a row of spines all along the hind tibia.
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Eric R. Eaton
, 6 September, 2004 - 9:23pm
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Froghopper
Thank you both, Troy and Eric.
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Kildale
, 6 September, 2004 - 11:04pm
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