Winged Insect

Yumbo, Colombia

What might it be?

Thumbnail by PitterCol
Minot, ND

It;s a froghopper (family Cercopidae). They also are known as spittlebugs, as their nymphs secrete a foamy substance that serves to protect them while they feed on their host plant - see https://www.southcarolinapublicradio.org/sites/wltr/files/styles/medium/public/201708/SpittlebugNymph.jpg for an image.

Yumbo, Colombia

Thank you. Yes I've seen the spittle in the US.

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