noun
- small jumping insects that feed on plant sap and are often found on trees and shrubs
Usage: entomology
Examples
- The treehoppers on the oak tree created small bumps along the branches.
- Gardeners often notice treehoppers because of the foam they produce on plant stems.
- These treehoppers have distinctive horn-like projections on their backs.
- The entomologist collected several species of treehoppers for her research.
- Treehoppers can damage young plants by feeding on their sap.
- The colorful treehoppers blended in perfectly with the tree bark.