noun
- A small insect of the family Cicadellidae, commonly known as a leafhopper, that feeds on plant sap and can damage crops.
Usage: chiefly entomological or agricultural; often used in plural form
Examples
- Farmers must monitor their fields for jassid infestations during the growing season.
- The jassid is a major pest of cotton and other commercial crops in tropical regions.
- Jassids can transmit plant viruses as they feed on leaves.
- Pesticide resistance in jassid populations has become a significant agricultural challenge.