Cercopis vulnerata

Red-and-black Froghopper

Cercopis vulnerata, Red-and-black Froghopper, is a large bug found in and around wooded areas. The nymphs feed on fluids from roots. The adults take sap from various grasses and some other plants such as Filipendula ulmaria, Meadowsweet.


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Cercopis vulnerata, Red-and-black Froghopper
Red-and-black Froghopper
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Cercopis vulnerata, Red-and-black Froghopper
On Meadowsweet
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Cercopis vulnerata, Red-and-black Froghopper
Bugs on Meadowsweet
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Cercopis vulnerata, Red-and-black Froghopper
Pair after mating

Photograph detail


Slide 1: Cercopis vulnerata, Red-and-black Froghopper on young leaf of Meadowsweet, Filipendula ulmaria. West Wood, Redmire. May.


Slide 2: Cercopis vulnerata, Red-and-black Froghopper on young leaf of Meadowsweet, Filipendula ulmaria. West Wood, Redmire. May.


Slide 3: Cercopis vulnerata, Red-and-black Froghoppers on young leaves of Meadowsweet, Filipendula ulmaria. West Wood, Redmire. May.


Slide 4: Cercopis vulnerata, Red-and-black Froghopper. Pair after mating. West Wood, Redmire. May.