Common Froghopper vs Picromerus Predatory Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Froghopper | Picromerus Predatory Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Philaenus spumarius form typicus | Picromerus bidens |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 5-7mm | 11-14 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Europe, northern Asia |
| 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.
Picromerus Predatory Bug
A dark brown predatory stink bug with two prominent pronotal spines found across Europe. It is an important natural enemy of caterpillars in forests and orchards. Adults have a distinctly spiny appearance.
Did You Know?
It hunts by gripping caterpillars many times its own weight with its strong forelegs while injecting paralyzing saliva, then draining the prey over several hours.