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Record 1 2001-05-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
  • Crop Protection
DEF

Young nymphs [that] cover themselves with a white frothy mass of "spittle" and may relocate on a plant several times before reaching adulthood. Adults resemble leafhoppers. Both feed on the sap of twigs and foliage.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
  • Protection des végétaux
DEF

Homoptère cercopide sauteur, voisin des cigales, suceur de sève, dont les larves vivent à l'abri d'une matière écumeuse qu'elles fabriquent, appelée crachat de coucou.

Spanish

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