spittlebug en · NOUN
Etymology
From spittle + bug.
Meanings
- Any of various small insects of the superfamily Cercopoidea that feed on plant sap and whose larvae produce cuckoo spit.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| spittlebugs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
spitbug (Cercopoidea) · froghopper (Cercopoidea)