Meadow Spittlebug

Philaenus spumarius, the meadow froghopper or meadow spittlebug, is a species of insect belonging to the spittlebug family Aphrophoridae. In Italy and America, it is economically important as one of the vectors of Pierce's disease (Xylella fastidiosa).

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Meadow 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.

Easily confused with

• Neophilaenus campestris
• Aphrophora quadrinotata

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Insecta

Order

Hemiptera

Family

Aphrophoridae

Genus

Philaenus

Species

Philaenus spumarius

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