Fulgoroidea

plural noun

Ful·​go·​roi·​dea

ˌfu̇lgəˈrȯidēə,

ˌfəl-

: a superfamily of insects (suborder Homoptera) that usually have ocelli in cavities of the cheeks and the anal veins of the forewings fused apically to form a Y see lantern fly

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Fulgora + -oidea

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