homopteron

/hɒmˈɒptərɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

Any of various small to medium-sized, often leaf-feeding insects, including cicadas, leafhoppers, and spittle bugs, having a sucking mouthpart and usually living on plants.

“The entomologist specialized in the study of homopterans and their unique feeding behaviors.”

Synonyms

  • cicada
  • leafhopper

Antonyms

  • beetle
  • grasshopper