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Philaenus spumarius. Nest.
Hemiptera. Cercopoidea.
Meadow Froghopper.
The larvae are well known for the self-generated foam nests, that can be observed in spring in meadows (especially on Cuckoo Flowers, Cardamine pratensis and broom, Genista species). Their larvae in the foam nests are largely protected from predators and also get the necessary moisture for the development and temperature, so their mortality remains low even in bad weather. The larval stage lasts about 50 days. The adults leave the foam nest only when it is completely dried. This takes about ten days. The females mate soon after.
Philaenus spumarius. Nest.
Hemiptera. Cercopoidea.
Meadow Froghopper.
The larvae are well known for the self-generated foam nests, that can be observed in spring in meadows (especially on Cuckoo Flowers, Cardamine pratensis and broom, Genista species). Their larvae in the foam nests are largely protected from predators and also get the necessary moisture for the development and temperature, so their mortality remains low even in bad weather. The larval stage lasts about 50 days. The adults leave the foam nest only when it is completely dried. This takes about ten days. The females mate soon after.