The larvae of a Spittal Bug sits in its protectoive cover of Cuckoo Spit. These bugs extract sap from the growing plant and excess water is excreted

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The larvae of a Spittal Bug sits in its protectoive cover of Cuckoo Spit. These bugs extract sap from the growing plant and excess water is excreted and whipped into a froth to act as a protective barrier to hide from predators

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Size: 4200px × 2762px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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