Common Froghopper vs Neotropical Lace Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Froghopper | Neotropical Lace Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Philaenus spumarius form typicus | Leptopharsa heveae |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Tingidae |
| Size | 5-7mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Neotropical Lace Bug
A tiny transparent-winged lace bug that feeds on rubber trees in South American plantations. Its wings have an intricate net-like pattern resembling delicate lacework.
Did You Know?
Heavy infestations can reduce rubber latex production by up to 30 percent by damaging the photosynthetic capacity of leaves.