Common Froghopper vs Giant Asian Mantis

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute	Common Froghopper	Giant Asian Mantis
Scientific Name	Philaenus spumarius form typicus	Hierodula membranacea
Order	Hemiptera	Mantodea
Family	Aphrophoridae	Mantidae
Size	5-7mm	70-90 mm
Habitat	Underground	Underground
Diet	Sap Feeders	Predators
Regions	Europe, North America	Asia
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.

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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.

Giant Asian Mantis

One of the largest mantis species in Asia, reaching 90 mm. A voracious generalist predator that catches everything from moths to small lizards and frogs.

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Did You Know?

This mantis is such a generalist predator that it has been documented catching and eating small birds, lizards, frogs, and even fish from garden ponds.