While on a nature walk with horticulturist Calvin at Glenstone, I learned more about spittlebugs which are found on plants in meadows and at the edges of forests throughout North America. The frothy liquid resembles spit on the stalks of these plants, but is it? Where is the insect? Do they cause damage? Read more here.

Spittlebugs move through metamorphosis during their life cycle. The adults are referred to as frog hoppers. Go here to view this fascinating video full screen.

Horticulturist Calvin

Although spittlebugs don’t harm plants, the bacterium some species transport is a serious threat. Learn more in the video below. Go here to view full screen.