leafhopper

[leef-hop-er]

noun

any of numerous leaping, homopterous insects of the family Cicadellidae that suck plant juices, many being serious crop pests.

Origin of leafhopper

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55; leaf + hopper

Also called jassid.

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Examples from the Web for leaf-hopper

Historical Examples of leaf-hopper

Figures 41 and 42 show the several life stages of the leaf-hopper.
Manual of American Grape-Growing
U. P. Hedrick
One of the chief failings of this species is the susceptibility of the leaves to the attack of the leaf-hopper.
Manual of American Grape-Growing
U. P. Hedrick
Does not ripen its wood well and is slightly tender and very susceptible to leaf-hopper here.
The Grapes of New York
U. P. Hedrick
The rose bush may have lice or it may have a little green bug that jumps very quickly and so gets its name of leaf-hopper.
The Library of Work and Play: Gardening and Farming.
Ellen Eddy Shaw

British Dictionary definitions for leaf-hopper

leaf-hopper

noun

any homopterous insect of the family Cicadellidae, including various pests of crops

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