noun
- a small jumping insect that feeds on plant sap and has a distinctive enlarged pronotum, often resembling a thorn or other plant part
Usage: entomology
Examples
- The treehopper’s camouflage made it nearly invisible on the rose bush.
- Scientists discovered a new species of treehopper in the Amazon rainforest.
- The gardener noticed treehoppers had been feeding on the maple tree’s branches.
- Treehoppers use their powerful hind legs to jump from plant to plant.
- The bizarre-looking treehopper resembled a tiny thorn growing from the stem.
- Entomologists study treehoppers to understand their remarkable mimicry abilities.