Fulgoridae

9.9

A group of large insects that feed on plants and are often called lantern flies in tropical areas

noun
/fʌlˈɡɔːrɪdeɪ/

Specialized

: Fulgoridae

Scientists discovered a new species belonging to the Fulgoridae family in the Amazon rainforest.

Examples

Many Fulgoridae species are known for their elongated heads and vivid coloration.
The Fulgoridae are often studied because of their unique appearance and ecological roles.
Look at that beautiful Fulgoridae on the tree!
The Fulgoridae family includes many colorful species.
Many Fulgoridae species are known for their elongated heads and vivid coloration.
Scientists discovered a new species belonging to the Fulgoridae family in the Amazon rainforest.
The Fulgoridae are often studied because of their unique appearance and ecological roles.

Synonyms

family Fulgoridae

vsFulgoridae

Specialized

9.9

A group of insects that hop on plants and have bright colors and unusual head shapes, called lantern flies

focuses on large size and tropical habitat rather than appearance

Compounds

family Fulgoridae

Specialized

9.9

A group of insects that hop on plants and have bright colors and unusual head shapes, called lantern flies

Surface Forms

Fulgoridae singular

Fulgoridaes plural

Fulgoridae plural

Morphology

Fulgoridae = Fulgora (opaque) = Fulgora + idae

The suffix '-idae' is a technical zoological family ending, so knowing the genus name does not allow a typical learner to infer 'family of insects'.

Etymology

The word Fulgoridae comes from the Latin fulgor meaning 'brightness' or 'flash of light', and the ending -idae marks it as a family of animals. Many of these 'lantern flies' have bright, shiny patterns, so the family name points to their light-like colors.