plant hopper

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Noun plant hopper has 1 sense

plant hopper, planthopper - related to the leafhoppers and spittlebugs but rarely damages cultivated plants
--₁ is a kind of homopterous insect, homopteran
--₁ has particulars: treehopper; lantern fly, lantern-fly

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Plant Hopper

Description:

A plant hopper refers to a type of small insect belonging to the family Fulgoridae and Delphacidae. They are known for their ability to jump from plant to plant, using their hind legs.

Senses:

Noun - Entomology:

1. A small insect of the family Fulgoridae or Delphacidae characterized by a slender body and long hind legs for jumping.

Example Sentence: The plant hopper leaped off the leaf and onto the neighboring stem.

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