Fulgoridae (Noun)
Meaning
Plant hoppers: lantern flies.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Fulgoridae, also known as lantern flies, are a family of insects in the order Hemiptera.
- The Fulgoridae family is often confused with the true lanternflies, Lycorma delicatula, which is an invasive species in North America.
- In Southeast Asia, fulgoridae are commonly found on palm trees and are known to cause significant damage to the plant's sap.
- The brightly colored bodies of fulgoridae have made them a popular subject in insect photography and artwork.
- Fulgoridae have been identified as vectors of several plant viruses and are therefore considered a significant threat to agriculture.