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.

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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.

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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.