Aphrophoridae
family of insects
The Aphrophoridae or spittlebug is an insect that leaves white foam on plants. It is a pest, but only when a large number are present.[1][2]
| Aphrophoridae | |
|---|---|
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| Philaenus spumarius | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Superfamily: | Cercopoidea |
| Family: | Aphrophoridae Amyot & Serville, 1843 |
| Diversity | |
| at least 150 genera | |
References
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