Cuckoo Spit is a common sight in the grasses of summer meadows. A Spittal Bug excretes excess fluid by blowing bubbles from its anus

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Cuckoo Spit is a common sight in the grasses of summer meadows. A Spittal Bug excretes excess fluid by blowing bubbles from its anus and provides a protective cover from predators and moisture

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Size: 5200px × 3810px
Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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