 Prosapia bicincta (Two-Lined Spittlebug). | Two-Lined Spittlebugs (Prosapia bicincta) have two characteristic red or orange lines crossing their wings. Also their eyes are red. Nymphs of this species are covered by a foamy secretion product ("spittle"). They feed on grasses and possibly also corn. If threatened, adults can release a smelly substance.
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