Common Froghopper vs Ugandan Frog Leafhopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Froghopper | Ugandan Frog Leafhopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Philaenus spumarius form typicus | Batracomorphus ruthae |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Cicadellidae |
| Size | 5-7mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Ugandan Frog Leafhopper
One of seven new frog-like leafhoppers discovered in Uganda's Kibale National Park in 2025. Named in honor of the describing scientist's late mother Ruth.
Did You Know?
Seven of these bizarre frog-shaped leafhoppers were discovered simultaneously in one Ugandan rainforest — suggesting many more undiscovered species await in tropical canopies.