Philaenarcys bilineata, the prairie spittlebug, is a species of spittlebug in the family Aphrophoridae. It is found in North America. Habitats it can be found in include prairies and boreal forests.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Prairie Spittlebug being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera
- Family
- Aphrophoridae
- Genus
- Philaenarcys
- Species
- Philaenarcys bilineata
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