The superfamily Cercopoidea, some members of which are called froghoppers and still others known as spittlebugs, are a group of hemipteran insects in the suborder Auchenorrhyncha.

Sep 3, 2025 · Spittlebugs are small, winged insects—over 30 species are native to North America. In most gardens, they’re not considered serious pests (aside from those nasty-looking spit globs).

Spittlebugs are known for the frothy spittle mass they produce while feeding on plants. They feed on a variety of plants like ornamental grasses, roses, chrysanthemums, clover, strawberries, …

Spittlebugs develop through three life stages: egg, nymph and adult. Adult females use their knifelike ovipositor to lay eggs singly into thin-barked branches and succulent, green shoots or …

Oct 13, 2023 · Remember, when you spot some frothy spittle on your garden plants, it’s likely a spittlebug hiding within. Pay attention to their distinctive coloration and impressive jumping …

Apr 30, 2025 · Spittlebugs are the young stage of froghoppers that hide in frothy masses like spit. These bugs drink a lot of plant fluids to live and make a lot of waste. Spittlebug secretions …

Jun 26, 2022 · If you are reading this, you probably asked yourself, "What bug leaves white foam on plants?" The answer is a spittlebug. Never heard of spittlebugs? You are not alone. There …

In spring you may notice little masses of sticky, frothy bubbles, on various plants in your yard or garden. These white foam blobs are produced by the immatures, or nymphs, of spittlebugs, …

Aug 16, 2025 · This intriguing garden phenomenon is the work of a small insect known as a spittlebug, and understanding its habits can shed light on why it makes its bubbly home on …

After the eggs hatch in spring, the nymphs feed on a host plant's sap. A clear fluid is produced and surrounds the insect. The nymph adds air bubbles to this fluid thus causing the "spittle" …