spittlebug
Froth-dwelling plant pest
A spittlebug is a small jumping insect whose nymphs produce a frothy, spit-like substance on plant stems.
The foam protects the developing insect from predators and desiccation.
Adults are also called froghoppers for their leaping ability.
The foamy masses are common sights on garden plants in spring and summer.
Sap-sucking jumping bug
- nymphNature spirit or larva
- sap-suckingFeeding on plant fluids
- arthropodJointed-limb invertebrate phylum
- invertebrateAnimal sans backbone
exoskeleton · metamorphosis · instar · molting · antennae · entomology · taxonomy · species
Bubble-filled substance
- bubblesGas-filled liquid spheres
- secretionSubstance released by glands
- exudateInflammatory vessel leakage
- saponinFoam-producing plant chemical
protection · moisture · nymph · glistening · dewlike · sap · wetness · deterrent
Jumping sap-feeding insect
- planthopperJumping sap-feeding insect
- treehopperHelmeted sap-feeding insect
- cicadaLoud singing insect
- aphidSap-sucking garden pest
sharpshooter · lanternfly · stinkbug · hopper
Harmful creature or nag
- infestationPest takeover situation
- plantsPhotosynthesizing rooted organisms
- stemsPlant's main axes
- damageHarm or impairment
wilting · lavender · rosemary · strawberry · ornamentals · perennials · horticulture · garden
Act of hiding something
- hiddenKept out of sight
- blendCombine into mixture
- crypticObscure in meaning
- protectionGuarding against harm
disguise · adaptation · cover · obscure
froghopper
Sap-sucking jumping bug
- nymphNature spirit or larva
- sap-suckingFeeding on plant fluids
- arthropodJointed-limb invertebrate phylum
invertebrate · exoskeleton · metamorphosis · instar · molting · antennae · entomology · taxonomy · species · proboscis
foam
Bubble-filled substance
- bubblesGas-filled liquid spheres
- secretionSubstance released by glands
- exudateInflammatory vessel leakage
saponin · protection · moisture · nymph · glistening · dewlike · sap · wetness · deterrent · mucus
leafhopper
Jumping sap-feeding insect
- planthopperJumping sap-feeding insect
- treehopperHelmeted sap-feeding insect
- cicadaLoud singing insect
aphid · sharpshooter · lanternfly · stinkbug · hopper
pest
Harmful creature or nag
- infestationPest takeover situation
- plantsPhotosynthesizing rooted organisms
- stemsPlant's main axes
damage · wilting · lavender · rosemary · strawberry · ornamentals · perennials · horticulture · garden · control
concealment
Act of hiding something
protection · disguise · adaptation · cover · obscure
- spittlebugsfroghopper
- fluid feedersaphid, mosquitoes, leeches, aphids, butterflies
- plant pestsaphids, aphid, caterpillar, mealybugs, mites
- sap-sucking insectsaphid, aphids, planthopper, mealybugs, scale insects
- tree pestsmountain pine beetle, beetles, gypsy moth, emerald ash borer, borers
- bloodsuckersmosquito, tick, flea, leech, bedbug