Common Froghopper vs Bed Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Froghopper | Bed Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Philaenus spumarius form typicus | Cimex lectularius |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Cimicidae |
| Size | 5-7mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Bed Bug
Obligate blood-feeding parasites of humans. Can survive up to a year without feeding. Have made a dramatic worldwide resurgence due to pesticide resistance and increased travel.
Did You Know?
Bed bugs can survive without a blood meal for over a year and can withstand temperatures from near-freezing to 50°C, making them extraordinarily difficult to eliminate.