froghopper

[frog-hop-er, frawg-] /ˈfrɒgˌhɒp ər, ˈfrɔg-/

noun

any of numerous leaping, homopterous insects of the family Cercopidae, which in the immature stages live in a spittlelike secretion on plants.

Also called spittle insect, spittlebug.

Origin

1705-15; frog¹ + hopper

Examples from the web for froghopper

In addition to chewing damage on the leaves, stippling was also noted along with an army of froghopper nymphs.
Underneath is the nymph of the froghopper, a small brown insect that can leap long distances.

British Dictionary definitions for froghopper

froghopper

/ˈfrɒɡˌhɒpə/

noun

any small leaping herbivorous homopterous insect of the family Cercopidae, whose larvae secrete a protective spittle-like substance around themselves Also called spittle insect, spittlebug