Common Froghopper vs Balsam Woolly Adelgid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Froghopper | Balsam Woolly Adelgid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Philaenus spumarius form typicus | Adelges piceae |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Adelgidae |
| Size | 5-7mm | 0.5-1 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Common Froghopper
The classic form of the common froghopper with mottled brown coloring. Creates the familiar cuckoo-spit on plants.
Did You Know?
The white frothy cuckoo-spit on plants is produced by nymphs blowing air into a sticky fluid excreted from their rear end.
Balsam Woolly Adelgid
An invasive European adelgid that kills fir trees in North America. Its feeding causes abnormal wood formation called rotholz.
Did You Know?
It nearly eliminated Fraser fir from the highest peaks of the southern Appalachian Mountains.