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Black-and-Red Froghopper

Cercopis arcuata

About

A southern European froghopper similar to C. vulnerata but with differently shaped red markings. It is common in Mediterranean grasslands.

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Did You Know?

Its bright coloration warns predators of its distasteful body chemistry, a defense rare among xylem-feeders.