Insect · GBIF taxon 4482791
Lined Spittlebug
Neophilaenus lineatusAlso known as Lined Froghopper
Lined spittlebugs are slender, straw-colored froghoppers marked with distinct dark longitudinal stripes along their wing covers. Nymphs envelope themselves in protective foam masses on stems of grasses and rushes to ward off predators and prevent drying out. Adults excel at powerful jumps, snapping their hind legs to launch high above the vegetation when disturbed.
GrasslandJumping InsectSpittle Maker
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Plant sap from grasses, sedges, and rushes
Predators
- Spiders
- Insectivorous birds
- Parasitoid wasps
ThreatsHabitat destruction, intensive mowing, and broad-spectrum pesticide application
HabitatsGrasslands, damp meadows, pastures, bogs, and coastal dunes
Life span1 year
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyAphrophoridae
- SpeciesNeophilaenus lineatus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Look for froth: Inspect the lower stems of tall grasses and rushes in early summer for white foam nests.
- Approach quietly: Adults are agile jumpers that leap away at the slightest sudden movement.
- Use a lens: Examine wing patterns with a hand lens to distinguish its fine longitudinal lines.
Host Plant (c) Douglas Goldman, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Douglas Goldman · cc-by-sa
Close Relative (c) Nash Turley, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Nash Turley · cc-by
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