Common Froghopper Taken at Baron's Haugh on 18th July 2020 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode.   Taken at Boat Of Garten on 24th July 2018 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode Taken at Baron's Haugh on 24th July 2015 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode Common Froghopper. Species: Order: Family: Philaenus spumarius. Hemiptera. Aphrophoridae. Food: Body Length: Habitat: Feature: A variety of plants, mainly grasses, reed plants, herbs and sometimes trees. 5 - 7 mm. Many different habitats The coloration of the body is very variable (about 20 different colors are known). Usually they are yellowish, brownish or black, with brighter patches on a dark background, but also with dark markings on a lighter background. The larvae are well known for the self-generated foam nests, that can be observed in Spring in meadows. Their larvae in the foam nests are largely protected from predators and also get the necessary moisture for the development and temperature, so their mortality remains low even in bad weather. The larval stage lasts about 50 days. The adults leave the foam nest only when it is completely dried. This takes about ten days. The females mate soon after.