Common Froghopper vs Zebra Longwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Froghopper | Zebra Longwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Philaenus spumarius form typicus | Heliconius charithonia |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 5-7mm | 72-100 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America | North America, Central America, South America |
| 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.
Zebra Longwing
A neotropical butterfly with elongated jet-black wings bearing bold pale yellow stripes. It is unusual among butterflies for feeding on pollen in addition to nectar.
Did You Know?
This butterfly can digest pollen by dissolving it with saliva on its proboscis, providing amino acids that allow adults to live six months or longer.