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INSECTS

Lined Spittlebug

Neophilaenus lineatus

Insects
Introduced
Lined Spittlebug, photo 1 of 5
Lined Spittlebug, Adult
Lined Spittlebug, photo 3 of 5
5.7 mmLength

True bug in the family Aphrophoridae 5.7 mm long. Introduced to Québec. Feeds on plants.

There are 9 observations of Lined Spittlebug in Québec, mostly in Montréal, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean and Chaudière-Appalaches, and it has been reported in 6 of the 17 regions. They peak in July and August and become rare from October to May.

Through the year

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Where to see it

  1. Montréal3
  2. Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean2
  3. Chaudière-Appalaches1
  4. Capitale-Nationale1
  5. Estrie1
  6. Côte-Nord1

Similar species

Meadow SpittlebugPhilaenus spumarius
Silver LeafhopperAthysanus argentarius