Cuckoo spit on plantains, Cavan © Kenneth Allen

H4063 : Cuckoo spit on plantains, Cavan

taken 10 days ago, 4 km NW of Fintona, Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland

Cuckoo spit on plantains, Cavan

Cuckoo spit is produced by the nymphs of sap sucking insects called froghoppers. It appears in spring at a time when the familiar call of cuckoos can be heard, but has no connection with the bird.

Pictured along Cavan Road

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Grid Square: H4063, 84 images (more nearby )
Photographer: Kenneth Allen (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Monday, 22 May, 2023 (more nearby)
Submitted: Monday, 22 May, 2023
Geographical Context: Wild Animals, Plants and Mushrooms
Subject Location: Irish: H 4086 6366 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:31.1812N 7:22.1871W
Camera Location: Irish: H 4084 6363
View Direction: Northeast (about 45 degrees)