Cercopidae
Definition
Noun: - A family of insects: Cercopidae is the scientific name for a family of small insects commonly known as froghoppers or spittlebugs. These insects are known for the frothy, spit-like substance their nymphs produce for protection.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The Cercopidae are easily identified by the foamy "spittle" their young create on plant stems.
- An entomologist specialized in studying the Cercopidae family.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: Used in scientific literature to classify and discuss this specific group of hemipteran insects.
- The phylogenetic study placed the new genus firmly within the Cercopidae.
Variants and Related Words
- Cercopid (noun/adjective): A member of the Cercopidae family; relating to this family.
- The cercopid nymph was hidden within the spittle mass.
- Froghopper (noun): The common name for adult insects in the Cercopidae family.
- Spittlebug (noun): The common name, especially for the nymphal stage, of insects in the Cercopidae family.
Synonyms
- Froghoppers
- Spittlebugs
Related Phrases
- Spittle mass / Cuckoo spit: The frothy, protective secretion produced by nymphal cercopids.
- The spittle mass on the lavender plant indicated the presence of Cercopidae.
Noun
- froghoppers or spittlebugs
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