Two-lined Spittlebugs have two orange or yellow lines, or stripes, crossing their black wings. They are quite small and are often overlooked. They are sap-suckers and drink the juices of a variety of grasses and ornamental plants, including Bermuda grass. This may cause the plant to suffer and discolor, wilt, or die if done in excess. Spittlebugs hop around their host plants like a frog and might be mistaken for a Leafhopper, but they are not in the same family.
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* MAP NOTES: The territorial heat map above showcases (in red) the states and territories of North America where the Two-lined Spittlebug may be found (but is not limited to). This sort of data is useful when attempting to see concentrations of particular species across the continent as well as revealing possible migratory patterns over a species' given lifespan. Some insects are naturally confined by environment, weather, mating habits, food resources and the like while others see widespread expansion across most, or all, of North America. States/Territories shown above are a general indicator of areas inhabited by the Two-lined Spittlebug. Insects generally go where they please, typically driven by diet, environmental changes, and / or mating habits.
Colors: black; yellow; orange 
