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02-AUG-2012 Lejun

Two-lined Spittlebug Nest

Copyright © Lewis Scharpf

Prosapia bicincta
The nymphs are surrounded by this "spittle" foam which protects them.
The spittle is produced from the juices they suck from the plant
Auburn, Alabama

Nikon COOLPIX S8200
1/40s f/4.4 at 12.5mm iso100 full exif

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