leafhopper

/ˌlifˈhɑpər/
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Other forms: leafhoppers

Definitions of leafhopper
  1. noun
    small leaping insect that sucks the juices of plants
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    types:
    jassid
    a variety of leafhopper
    type of:
    homopteran, homopterous insect
    insects having membranous forewings and hind wings
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