Common Froghopper vs Oak Bush-cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Froghopper | Oak Bush-cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Philaenus spumarius form typicus | Meconema thalassinum |
| Order | Hemiptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 5-7mm | 12-17mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Europe |
| 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.
Oak Bush-cricket
A slender, pale green bush-cricket found in tree canopies. It is nocturnal and rarely flies despite having fully developed wings. Females have a long, upcurved ovipositor.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few predatory katydids in Europe, hunting aphids and caterpillars at night.