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Philaenus spumarius (Linnaeus)
Meadow Froghopper; Meadow Spittlebug
Family: Cercopidae
Introduction to the Hemiptera of British Columbia
Introduction to the Families of Hemiptera of British Columbia

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© Liz Watkinson     (Photo ID #17290)

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Distribution of Philaenus spumarius in British Columbia in British Columbia

Introduction


The Meadow Froghopper, or Meadow Spittlebug, is an introduced species in North America that is native to Europe, North Africa, Russia, Afghanistan and Japan (Wikipedia 2012). It feeds on a variety of plant species and is found in many different habitats. Adults can be a variety of colours (British Bugs 2012).

The spittle is used to cover the nymphs while they eat, and both keeps them from drying out and hides them from predators. It builds up over the summer as the nymph feeds.

View photos of this species and its many colour forms.

View a video of this species feeding and making bubbles.

Status Information

Origin StatusProvincial StatusBC List
(Red Blue List)		COSEWIC
UnlistedUnlistedUnlistedUnlisted



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