How the Spittlebug Builds Its Bubbly Fortress - The New York Times
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Last updated 18 Jun 2024
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Spittlebugs feed on plant sap and then excrete bubbly foam to create a protective fortress around themselves. Later, they emerge as adult froghoppers.
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Spittlebugs produce foam as a thermoregulatory adaptation
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