Cuckoospit Froghopper

By: John Smyth

Jul 24 2010

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When one of these insects lays eggs (usually on grass or a similar plant), it covers them with a froth, colloquially known as cuckoo-spit. The froghopper part of the name derives from the insects ability to jump – just tip it with your finger and watch it spring.

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