leafhopper

[ leef-hop-er ]

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

Origin of leafhopper

1
An Americanism dating back to 1850–55; leaf + hopper

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British Dictionary definitions for leaf-hopper

leaf-hopper

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

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