Dogwood spittlebug ( Clastoptera proteus ), adult, leaving its shed skin behind photo

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27-JUN-2010	Christine Hanrahan

Dogwood spittlebug (Clastoptera proteus), adult, leaving its shed skin behind

Morris Island Conservation Area. One dogwood shrub had many spittlebug cases (the white foamy stuff), and a number of newly emerged adults, such as here. In this photo the adult bug has just emerged from the final nymph stage and is leaving its shed skin.

The nymph in its spittle case can be seen here: http://www.pbase.com/image/125965852

Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
1/100s f/3.2 at 5.0mm iso200 hide exif

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Date/Time	27-Jun-2010 15:10:13
Make	Canon
Model	Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	5 mm
Exposure Time	1/100 sec
Aperture	f/3.2
ISO Equivalent	200
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Metering Mode	matrix (5)
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slhoornstra		29-Jun-2010 04:13
What a good eye and good instinct you have to find these, well done! V

Stephanie		28-Jun-2010 15:28
Fascinating!!! I wonder if I can shed my skin so easily too? V

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