(zoology) Any insect of the family Cicadellidae.
Used in a Sentence
leafhopper
Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for leafhopper.
Editorial note
The true bug in the photo is a "candy-striped leafhopper", Graphocephala coccinea, which is tiny but has very striking coloration.
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Quick take
(zoology) Any insect of the family Cicadellidae.
Meaning at a glance
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Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for leafhopper.
noun
(zoology) Any insect of the family Cicadellidae.
Example sentences
The true bug in the photo is a "candy-striped leafhopper", Graphocephala coccinea, which is tiny but has very striking coloration.
Quote examples
The true bug in the photo is a "candy-striped leafhopper", Graphocephala coccinea, which is tiny but has very striking coloration.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use leafhopper in a sentence?
The true bug in the photo is a "candy-striped leafhopper", Graphocephala coccinea, which is tiny but has very striking coloration.
What does leafhopper mean?
(zoology) Any insect of the family Cicadellidae.
What part of speech is leafhopper?
leafhopper is commonly used as noun.