Common Froghopper vs African Spider Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Froghopper | African Spider Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Philaenus spumarius form typicus | Hemipepsis capensis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Pompilidae |
| Size | 5-7mm | 30-50 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Froghopper
The classic form of the common froghopper with mottled brown coloring. Creates the familiar cuckoo-spit on plants.
Did You Know?
The white frothy cuckoo-spit on plants is produced by nymphs blowing air into a sticky fluid excreted from their rear end.
African Spider Wasp
A very large blue-black wasp with bright orange wings that hunts baboon spiders. It is one of Africa's largest solitary wasps.
Did You Know?
A single female can overpower and paralyze a baboon spider three times her own weight with a precisely placed sting.