Foam Nester - _TNY_7919S2
The meadow spittlebug (Philaenus spumarius), also known as the meadow froghopper, is between 5 and 7 mm in length.
The name "spittlebug" comes from the way the larvae create a little foam nest on a leaf which sort of resemble spit. Inside the foam it is both somewhat protected from predators, but also able to retain moisture better in dry weather. For this one, I managed to take two shots without it moving and stacked them for more of it in focus.
For this one, I managed to take two shots without it moving and stacked them for more of it in focus.
Foam Nester - _TNY_7919S2
The meadow spittlebug (Philaenus spumarius), also known as the meadow froghopper, is between 5 and 7 mm in length.
The name "spittlebug" comes from the way the larvae create a little foam nest on a leaf which sort of resemble spit. Inside the foam it is both somewhat protected from predators, but also able to retain moisture better in dry weather. For this one, I managed to take two shots without it moving and stacked them for more of it in focus.
For this one, I managed to take two shots without it moving and stacked them for more of it in focus.