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Aphrophoridae

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Aphrophoridae
Philaenus spumarius
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Superfamily: Cercopoidea
Family: Aphrophoridae
Amyot & Serville, 1843
Diversity
at least 150 genera

The Aphrophoridae or spittlebug is an insect that leaves white foam on plants. It is a pest, but only when a large number are present.[1][2]

References

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  1. "Remedy for Spittlebugs: How to Get Rid of Spittlebugs".
  2. "Spittlebugs or Froghopper - Dealing with this Garden Pest".