cercopidae

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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
  1. froghoppers or spittlebugs

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