The froghopper family Ischnorhinidae was recently split from the broader Cercopidae family based on modern genetic studies, encompassing many Neotropical species. While adults are legendary for jumping many times their own body length, the family is best known for its sap-sucking nymphs. These immature insects coat themselves in protective bubbly froth, earning them the nickname “spittlebugs.” Sphenorhina rubra is a striking Neotropical froghopper easily recognized by its jet-black body accented with vivid red or orange stripes. I came across this colorful insect during my first visit to Tena, a city on the edge of the Ecuadorian Amazon. I spotted it inside a vast, remarkable park nestled between two rivers—a wilderness area so expansive that visitors can only enter with a guide!