noun
- a small jumping insect that feeds on plant juices and can damage crops
Examples
- The farmer noticed leafhoppers on his corn plants.
- Leafhoppers can transmit plant diseases as they feed.
- The green leafhopper jumped quickly when disturbed.
- Pesticides are sometimes used to control leafhopper populations.
- Scientists study leafhoppers to understand crop damage patterns.
- The leafhopper’s piercing mouthparts allow it to extract plant sap.