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Have you ever come across cuckoo spit, a strange foamy substance that sometimes appears on plants? Here's what causes it. | Natural History Museum, London
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The nymph of an immature spittlebug or froghopper creates a foamy mass known as cuckoo spit to avoid dehydration and protect itself from predators. These insects primarily feed on plant juices and usually don’t cause significant damage to plants. However, they can spread a plant pathogen called Xylella fastidiosa. Xylella fastidiosa is a bacterium that affects more than 600 plant species and threatens agricultural crops. Olive, coffee, almond, citrus, plum, peach, blueberry, and grape crops are
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The nymph of an immature spittlebug or froghopper creates a foamy mass known as cuckoo spit to avoid dehydration and protect itself from predators. These insects primarily feed on plant juices and usually don’t cause significant damage to plants. However, they can spread a plant pathogen called Xylella fastidiosa. Xylella fastidiosa is a bacterium that affects more than 600 plant species and threatens agricultural crops. Olive, coffee, almond, citrus, plum, peach, blueberry, and grape crops are
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The nymph of an immature spittlebug or froghopper creates a foamy mass known as cuckoo spit to avoid dehydration and protect itself from predators. These insects primarily feed on plant juices and usually don’t cause significant damage to plants. However, they can spread a plant pathogen called Xylella fastidiosa. Xylella fastidiosa is a bacterium that affects more than 600 plant species and threatens agricultural crops. Olive, coffee, almond, citrus, plum, peach, blueberry, and grape crops are
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The nymph of an immature spittlebug or froghopper creates a foamy mass known as cuckoo spit to avoid dehydration and protect itself from predators. These insects primarily feed on plant juices and usually don’t cause significant damage to plants. However, they can spread a plant pathogen called Xylella fastidiosa. Xylella fastidiosa is a bacterium that affects more than 600 plant species and threatens agricultural crops. Olive, coffee, almond, citrus, plum, peach, blueberry, and grape crops are
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Cuckoo spit and fascinating froghoppers (spittlebugs) | Natural History Museum
Cuckoo spit and fascinating froghoppers (spittlebugs) | Natural History Museum
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Spittlebug nymphs (the juvenile form of froghoppers) create a protective foamy mass commonly known as cuckoo spit by mixing plant sap, fluid excretions, and air. This foam serves multiple vital roles, including keeping their soft bodies moist, providing thermal insulation, and concealing them from predators until they reach maturity. How the Foam is Created Despite its nickname, cuckoo spit is not actually saliva from the insect's mouth. Source Material: The nymph feeds on xylem sap, which is nu
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Spittlebug nymphs (the juvenile form of froghoppers) create a protective foamy mass commonly known as cuckoo spit by mixing plant sap, fluid excretions, and air. This foam serves multiple vital roles, including keeping their soft bodies moist, providing thermal insulation, and concealing them from predators until they reach maturity. How the Foam is Created Despite its nickname, cuckoo spit is not actually saliva from the insect's mouth. Source Material: The nymph feeds on xylem sap, which is nu
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Natural History Museum, London on Instagram: "Have you seen cuckoo spit on any plants recently? Despite its name, this foamy white substance doesn't have much to do with birds. In fact, if you take a closer look, you might spot a tiny creature crawling about inside. Museum scientist Max Barclay explains what cuckoo spit is, what makes it and why. #CuckooSpit #Spittlebug #Froghopper #Foam #Plant #Sap #Spring #Summer #Insect #Hemiptera #Cercopoidea #GardenWildlife #Nature #NaturalWorld #NaturalHis
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