froghoppers
Foam-nest jumping bugs
Froghoppers are small jumping insects whose nymphs produce the frothy "cuckoo spit" found on plant stems.
The adults can leap great distances relative to their size—among the most powerful jumpers in the animal kingdom.
They feed on plant sap and are common garden pests, though rarely cause serious damage.
Foam-secreting plant insects
- nymphsMinor female nature deities
- exoskeletonExternal skeletal structure
- antennaeSensory appendages on insects
- metamorphosisProfound biological restructuring
instar · thorax · compound eyes · spiracles · leafhoppers · planthoppers · treehoppers · proboscis
Bubble-filled substance
- frothMass of small bubbles
- protective coveringMaterial shielding from damage
- bubblesGas-filled liquid spheres
- secretionSubstance released by glands
moisture · camouflage · insulation · predator defense · mucilage · air bubbles · plant sap · humidity
Propelling oneself airborne
- leapingSpringing into air
- hind legsAnimal's back limbs
- spring mechanismElastic metal tension device
- accelerationRate velocity changes
trajectory · catapult · elastic energy · launch · propulsion · powerful legs · hopping · vault
Grassland for grazing
- grasslandsOpen grassy terrain
- plantsPhotosynthesizing rooted organisms
- stemsPlant's main axes
- gardensCultivated planting areas
crops · weeds · shrubs · alfalfa · clover · lavender · rosemary · willows
Harm to cultivated plants
- infestationPest takeover situation
- sugarcaneSucrose-yielding tropical grass
- pasture grassVegetation livestock eat outdoors
- ornamentalsPlants for visual appeal
agricultural pest · population management · economic impact · stunted growth · wilting · chlorosis · pesticides · biological control
spittlebugs
Foam-secreting plant insects
- nymphsMinor female nature deities
- exoskeletonExternal skeletal structure
- antennaeSensory appendages on insects
metamorphosis · instar · thorax · compound eyes · spiracles · leafhoppers · planthoppers · treehoppers · proboscis · cuticle
foam
Bubble-filled substance
- frothMass of small bubbles
- protective coveringMaterial shielding from damage
- bubblesGas-filled liquid spheres
secretion · moisture · camouflage · insulation · predator defense · mucilage · air bubbles · plant sap · humidity · spume
jumping
Propelling oneself airborne
- leapingSpringing into air
- hind legsAnimal's back limbs
- spring mechanismElastic metal tension device
acceleration · trajectory · catapult · elastic energy · launch · propulsion · powerful legs · hopping · vault · bound
meadows
Grassland for grazing
- grasslandsOpen grassy terrain
- plantsPhotosynthesizing rooted organisms
- stemsPlant's main axes
gardens · crops · weeds · shrubs · alfalfa · clover · lavender · rosemary · willows · grasses
crop damage
Harm to cultivated plants
- infestationPest takeover situation
- sugarcaneSucrose-yielding tropical grass
- pasture grassVegetation livestock eat outdoors
ornamentals · agricultural pest · population management · economic impact · stunted growth · wilting · chlorosis · pesticides · biological control · monitoring
froghoppersscale insects
Sap-feeding plant pests
crawlers · slugs · snails · mealybugs · stick insects