European Froghopper vs Common Froghopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Froghopper | Common Froghopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphrophora europaea | Philaenus spumarius form typicus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Aphrophoridae |
| Size | 7-9 mm | 5-7mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
European Froghopper
A common froghopper across European woodlands, feeding on various broad-leaved trees. Adults are well camouflaged on bark with mottled brown coloration.
Did You Know?
Like all froghoppers, its powerful hind legs can launch it instantly into the air to escape threats.
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.