Madagascar Spittle Bug vs Jungle Nymph Spittlebug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Madagascar Spittle Bug | Jungle Nymph Spittlebug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bourgoinrana madagascariensis | Cosmoscarta bispecularis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cercopidae | Cercopidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Madagascar Spittle Bug
A small, dark planthopper that produces frothy spittle masses on plant stems as a nymph. Adults are dark brown to black with subtle banded markings on the wings.
Did You Know?
Nymphs surround themselves with a mass of frothy bubbles made from excreted xylem fluid, which protects them from desiccation and predators.
Jungle Nymph Spittlebug
A colorful Southeast Asian froghopper with metallic blue-black and orange markings. It feeds on tropical plants and is often collected for its beauty.
Did You Know?
Its striking metallic coloration makes it one of the most visually impressive members of the entire spittlebug family.