Frothy bubbles- job of insect?

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Dinu Mysore, India(Zone 10a) Jul 19, 2006

Sometimes I notice these things in my garden in the morning. Evening they are not there. Anybody has any idea about which insect might be doing this and for what purpose? I have not explored into touching it yet.

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ShelfLife Clearwater, FL(Zone 9b) Jul 19, 2006

I would guess some type of spittlebug (seriously) -- couldn't find any great pics, but here are some: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spittlebug

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dogmansis Wimberley, TX(Zone 8a) Jul 19, 2006

Definately spittle bug. They're really gross, but if you accidently get some "spittle" on you, it won't hurt! We have them alot around here,and I don't think they're too destructive...if they were, I'd remember that! I believe the spittle is their defense mechanism. Wish I could sound more definative but its been a while since I checked 'em out.

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Dinu Mysore, India(Zone 10a) Jul 19, 2006

Thanks. Such a little insect secreting so much? I had posted pic of a similar bug (as in link) before. Now I reckon it is the job of that. Still keep my fingers crossed. Glad that they are not destructive.

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marie_ West Central, WI(Zone 4a) Jul 20, 2006

I had a lot of this on one of my shrubs. It looked awful but did not cause any damage. I was all ready to get out the chemicals, but waited and the shrub is thriving. I never did see any of the insects themselves.

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