A quick, simple shot. Illuminated through the blade of grass where it was found.. 5/0.15 for first image, 10/0.30 (cropped) second image. Nikon MM-11 microscope. Canon T3i.
Spittlebug (Froghopper nymph)
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Not at all really. These (many of them!) were on a tall field grass that has wide flat blades. I snipped the blade on either side of the "spittle" and taped it to a slide, then carefully scraped off the bulk of the spittle until the insect was exposed. They won't sit still for long.but it must be tricky to unwrap the nymph!