leafhopper
noun
leaf·hop·per
ˈlēf-ˌhä-pər 
: any of a family (Cicadellidae) of small leaping homopterous insects that suck the juices of plants
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Pests Many sap-sucking insects target pepper leaves, including aphids (damage shown above), whiteflies, thrips, leafhoppers, and spider mites.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2024
This common disease is transmitted by leafhopper insects and cannot be treated once established.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 July 2024
In North America, most of them chow down on insects — things like mosquitos, moths, and leafhoppers.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 19 June 2024
These sprays are great for controlling mites, aphids, leafhoppers, whiteflies, and hard scale insects.
—Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 2 Mar. 2024
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2024
This common disease is transmitted by leafhopper insects and cannot be treated once established.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 July 2024
In North America, most of them chow down on insects — things like mosquitos, moths, and leafhoppers.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 19 June 2024
These sprays are great for controlling mites, aphids, leafhoppers, whiteflies, and hard scale insects.
—Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 2 Mar. 2024
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“Leafhopper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leafhopper. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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leafhopper
noun
leaf·hop·per
ˈlēf-ˌhäp-ər
: any of numerous small leaping insects that are related to the cicadas and aphids and suck the juices of plants
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