Harmful Effects of Meadow spittlebug

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Harmful Effects of Meadow spittlebug

Philaenus spumarius

A species of Philaenus, Also known as Meadow froghopper, Cuckoo-spit

Meadow spittlebug can cause agricultural damage by feeding on plant sap, weakening plants and potentially reducing crop yields, which may affect human food resources.

What Type of Pest Is Meadow spittlebug?

Agricultural Pests

Damage Stage

Adults

Host Plants Organs

Leaves, Stems

Damage Ways

Sucking Plant Fluids

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

Adult meadow spittlebug cause damage by piercing plant tissues and sucking out fluids, leading to weakened plants with potential yield losses. In large numbers, they can cause significant harm, potentially impacting human food supplies.

More Insects that are Similar to Meadow spittlebug

Lined spittle bug

Neophilaenus lineatus, the lined spittlebug, is a species of spittlebug in the family Aphrophoridae. It is found in Europe, northern Asia (excluding China), and North America.

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