cercopid

[US]/ˈsɜːkəpɪd/
[UK]/ˈsɜːrkəpɪd/

Translation

adj.relating to or resembling insects of the family Cercopidae
n.any insect of the family Cercopidae; a froghopper or spittlebug

Phrases & Collocations

cercopid species

cercopid nymph

cercopid control

cercopid damage

cercopid eggs

cercopid behavior

cercopid habitats

cercopid research

cercopid infestation

cercopid populations

Example Sentences

the bright red cercopid is a common sight in gardens during late summer.

scientists classified the specimen as a new species of cercopid based on its wing patterns.

a cercopid nymph protects itself from predators by covering its body in a frothy mass.

some farmers consider the cercopid a pest because it feeds on the sap of crop plants.

the taxonomy of the cercopid family is quite complex and diverse.

we observed a cercopid resting on the stem of a willow tree near the riverbank.

the tiny cercopid jumps quickly to escape when you try to touch it.

researchers are studying the cercopid saliva to understand how it digests plant sap.

the distinctive spittle mass is a clear sign of cercopid presence on the herb.

this particular cercopid mimics the appearance of a larger insect to deter threats.

heavy rainfall can sometimes wash away the protective foam of the cercopid nymph.

the evolutionary history of the cercopid group dates back millions of years.

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