The foam produced by the larvae of a Froghopper, or Spittle Bug is called 'Cuckoo Spit'. In reality it is produced by the sap sucking bug

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The foam produced by the larvae of a Froghopper, or Spittle Bug is called 'Cuckoo Spit'. In reality it is produced by the sap sucking bug from the plants sap after it ingests the nutrients

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Size: 5800px × 3955px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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