Philaenus spumarius - Common Froghopper

Roscadghill Parc Wildlife

Common Froghopper
Philaenus spumarius
- on leaf 1

Common Froghopper
Philaenus spumarius
- nymph 1

Common Froghopper
Philaenus spumarius
- nymph 2

Froghopper seen here found on a leaf of a plant growing on a granite wall. Species also called the Spittle Bug because its eggs and nymphs develop within a bubbly foam. 09.08.11. SW4594030947.

All photographs on this page were taken at Roscadghill Parc and are © David Fenwick.

Roscadghill Parc is a small housing estate situated in Heamoor, Penzance, Cornwall.