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Aphrophora

Aphrophora

9.9
A small jumping insect whose young make foamy spittle on plants
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Juvenile Aphrophora insects produce protective spittle masses on plant stems.

Examples

  • The Aphrophora species are often observed in meadows during the summer months.

  • Researchers discovered a new Aphrophora specimen in the rainforests of Borneo.

  • The Aphrophora is often found in gardens.

  • Many Aphrophoras can be seen in the summer.

  • Juvenile Aphrophora insects produce protective spittle masses on plant stems.

  • Researchers discovered a new Aphrophora specimen in the rainforests of Borneo.

  • The Aphrophora species are often observed in meadows during the summer months.

Compounds

Aphrophora saratogensis
  • Specialized
9.9

A small insect that feeds on pine trees in northern United States and makes foam on needles

Surface Forms

Aphrophora singular
Aphrophoras plural

Morphology

Aphrophora = aphro + phora

Aphrophora is a Latinized taxonomic name built from Greek combining forms ('aphro-' 'phora') that are not productive standalone English words, so its meaning is not guessable for an average learner.

Etymology

The genus name Aphrophora is formed from Greek aphros 'foam' and phora 'bearer'. It means 'foam-bearer', which fits these froghoppers as their nymphs produce and hide in spittle-like foam while they grow.