leafhopper
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of leafhopper
Example Sentences
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These leafhoppers are usually green and have large eyes.
From Science Daily
Theories on why leafhoppers coat themselves with a brochosome armor have ranged from keeping them free of contaminants and water to a superhero-like invisibility cloak.
From Science Daily
Still others had noted candy-stripers using no web at all while nabbing nimble leafhoppers.
From New York Times
Because their diet is mostly water, sharpshooters must constantly urinate, causing a downpour of droplets known as “leafhopper rain.”
From Scientific American
Several hurdles remain to applying the approach to other kinds of pests, such as beetles and leafhoppers.
From Science Magazine
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