Spittlebugs & Froghoppers with Dr Jason Cryan

Have you ever been outside during the spring and you see what looks like spit clinging to the sides of plant stems? Well, it's not spit, but it is a body fluid, and it hides a fascinating little creature that grows up to be something even more fantastical. Learn all about these snorkeling, high jumping, super-powered true-bugs with Dr Jason Cryan as your guide.

Watch a Froghopper's incredible jump in slow-motion!

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