Aphrophoridae

Aphrophoridae
Philaenus spumarius
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Superfamily: Cercopoidea
Family: Aphrophoridae
Amyot & Serville, 1843
Diversity
at least 150 genera

The Aphrophoridae or spittlebug is an insect that leaves white foam on plants. It is a pest, but only when a large number are present.

References

  1. ↑ "Remedy for Spittlebugs: How to Get Rid of Spittlebugs".
  2. ↑ "Spittlebugs or Froghopper - Dealing with this Garden Pest". Archived from the original on 2019-06-03. Retrieved 2019-06-03.