The Spittlebug lays its eggs and covers them with foam. The larvae continue to grow in it before emerging as an adult.
Interesting capture.
Exif info:
Camera Model: NIKON D3100
Image Date: 2015-06-22
Focal Length: 40.0mm
Aperture: /9.0
Exposure Time: 0.0080 s (1/125-sec)
ISO equiv: 400
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
White Balance: Auto
Light Source: Unknown
Flash Fired: No
Nice shot and good information. I think I saw the same thing here last week.
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