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froghopper

/ˈfrɒɡˌhɒp.ə/

Traduction: Insecte de la famille des cercopidés, souvent appelé « crachat de coucou », qui saute avec vigueur et dont les larves s'entourent d'une mousse protectrice.

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C2formalcommonscientific/ˈfrɒɡˌhɒp.ə/

A type of spittlebug, a small insect known for its ability to jump long distances and for producing a protective foam-like substance called cuckoo spit.

  • 🇫🇷Insecte de la famille des cercopidés, souvent appelé « crachat de coucou », qui saute avec vigueur et dont les larves s'entourent d'une mousse protectrice.
  1. Spittlebug C1 formal scientific

    A small insect of the family Cercopidae, known for its ability to jump long distances and for producing a protective foam-like substance called cuckoo spit.

    • The froghopper nymph creates a frothy mass on plant stems to hide from predators.
    • Gardeners often find froghoppers on lavender and rosemary bushes.
    • The froghopper is one of the best jumpers in the insect world relative to its size.

    🇫🇷Cercope

    Synonymes: spittlebug

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  • froghopper's possessive singular form