Cercopidae (Noun)
Meaning
Froghoppers or spittlebugs.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Cercopidae is a family of insects commonly known as froghoppers or spittlebugs due to their unique appearance and behavior.
- The cercopidae family consists of over 2,500 species found in various parts of the world, particularly in tropical regions.
- Froghoppers belonging to the cercopidae family are known for their impressive jumping ability, which helps them evade predators.
- Cercopidae insects are often found in gardens and agricultural fields, where they feed on plant sap and cause significant damage to crops.
- The nymphs of cercopidae insects produce a protective foam that resembles spittle, hence the common name spittlebugs.