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Sugarcane spittlebug

Sugarcane spittlebug

Callitettix versicolor

A species of Callitettix

Distinguished by its vibrant, metallic green or blue exoskeleton, sugarcane spittlebug is a master of elusiveness, easily camouflaging itself among the foliage in which it thrives. Its nymphs are known for producing a protective foam that serves as a shield against predators and environmental hazards, while the adults exhibit remarkable jumping abilities, propelling themselves into the air as a primary mode of evasion or transit.

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Attributes of Sugarcane spittlebug
Colors
Black
Red
White
Habitat
Maize; rice
Adult Food Sources
Plant sap from stems, leaves of specific grass species, xylem or phloem sap
Larva Food Source
Plant sap from stems, leaves of specific grass species, xylem or phloem sap
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
Not reported
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Piercing-sucking mouthparts
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Species Status of Sugarcane spittlebug
Common and widespread
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Distribution Area of Sugarcane spittlebug
Thailand
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Life Cycle of Sugarcane spittlebug
Egg The egg of sugarcane spittlebug is often laid on plants and is small, oval, and typically unremarkable. It serves as a protective casing for development, with little change visible to the naked eye.
Nymph Emerging from the egg, the nymph resembles a miniature adult sugarcane spittlebug but without fully developed wings or reproductive organs. With each molt, the nymph grows in size, gradually develops wing pads, and changes in coloration occur.
Adult The adult sugarcane spittlebug exhibits fully formed wings and functional reproductive organs. Larger and more vividly colored than nymphs, the adult is distinguished by its shape and mating calls, engaging in reproduction and dispersal activities.
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Predators of Sugarcane spittlebug Larvae
Frogs and toads, birds, jumping spiders, mantises
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Predators of Adult Sugarcane spittlebug
Birds, monkeys, jumping spiders, mantises, geckos
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Scientific Classification of Sugarcane spittlebug
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Youth Habitat of Sugarcane spittlebug
Grasslands and Prairies, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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Adult Habitat of Sugarcane spittlebug
Grasslands and Prairies, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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How Can You Attract Sugarcane spittlebug
Due to the herbivorous diet of sugarcane spittlebug at various stages of its life cycle, sweet plant-based baits can be used as food traps, especially those that mimic their natural food sources like specific grasses or crops.
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Habitat Preferences of Sugarcane spittlebug Through Different Life Stages
The eggs of sugarcane spittlebug are often deposited in the stems or leaves of plants, particularly in the crevices or under the surface layer of plant tissue. As nymphs, they are typically found on or near their host plants, but in soil or under debris close to the ground where they have hatched. These nymphs prefer moist environments that provide protection and a consistent food source. Upon reaching adulthood, sugarcane spittlebug generally inhabit areas where they can feed on plant sap, such as the undersides of leaves or on stems, but are also seen on the surface of the plants or nearby vegetation. Searching for them requires careful examination of their host plants, looking under leaves and in crevices during their active periods.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Sugarcane spittlebug
The most suitable time to find sugarcane spittlebug is during their active periods which can vary depending on the species but frequently include late spring through summer, and during daytime hours when they are most active.
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Harmful Effects of Sugarcane spittlebug
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Hurt Plant

Sugarcane spittlebug, at both adult and nymph stages, causes mild to severe damage by sucking fluids from leaves and stems of plants, weakening them, leading to wilting, yellowing, and stunted growth in severe cases.

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