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03-SEP-2012 Lejun

Two-lined Spittlebug

Copyright © Lewis Scharpf

Prosapia bicincta
The nymphs are surrounded by the "spittle" foam which protects them.
The spittle is produced from juices they suck from the plant.
These insects are considered pests of grasses and hollies.
Auburn, Alabama

Nikon COOLPIX S8200
1/320s f/4.4 at 12.5mm iso100 full exif

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