The nymphs live in a ball of spittle produced by mixing air with anal secretions derived from plant sap.
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The spittle protects them from predators and drying out.
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Some live underground on the roots of plants, others on grasses, shrubs and trees.
They are medium sizd with a cone shape head and rounded eyes.
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Sometimes they are called froghoppers.
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