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meadow spittlebug

 

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Noun meadow spittlebug has 1 sense
  1. meadow spittlebug, Philaenus spumarius - North American insect that severely damages grasses
    --1 is a kind of spittle insect, spittlebug
    --1 is a member of Philaenus, genus Philaenus

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Meadow Spittlebug

Description:

Meadow spittlebug refers to a small, plant-feeding insect belonging to the family Cercopidae. It is commonly found in meadows, grasslands, and gardens.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A small insect of the family Cercopidae, usually found in meadows, and known for producing spittle masses on plants.

Example sentence 1: The meadow spittlebug creates frothy masses on the stems of grass in our backyard.

Example sentence 2: We spotted a meadow spittlebug clinging onto a blade of grass in the nearby meadow.

Sense 2:

Adjective: Relating to or characteristic of a meadow spittlebug.

Example sentence 1: The meadow spittlebug infestation affected the plants in our garden.

Example sentence 2: We need to take precautions against the meadow spittlebug population to protect our meadows.

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