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Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Hemiptera
Cercopidae
Prosapia
Prosapia bicincta

Two-lined Spittlebug

Prosapia bicincta
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Summary

The two-lined spittlebug (Prosapia bicincta) is a species of insect in the family Cercopidae. Adults are black with two red or orange lines crossing the wings. It reaches a length of 8–10 mm. It is widespread in the eastern half of the United States. A similar but possibly distinct species can be found throughout Central America where it is considered an agricultural pest.Nymphs feed on various grasses (including centipedegrass, bermudagrass and corn) from within foam (consisting of their own spittle) produced from juices of their host plant. Adults feed on the leaves of both native and introduced species of holly, as well as on the leaves of the eastern redbud tree. It is a pest of forage grasses and turf grasses such as those grown for lawns and its consumption of these plants causes economic damage throughout the southeastern United States.

Properties

Colors

black
yellow
orange

Size

7mm to 9mm (0.27" to 0.35")

Two-lined Spittlebug

Prosapia bicincta
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Scientific classification