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philaenus spumarius

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun philaenus spumarius 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

Definitions from the Web

Term: Philaenus spumarius

Description:

Philaenus spumarius, commonly known as the froghopper or spittlebug, is a species of insect belonging to the family Aphrophoridae. This small and colorful insect is found in various habitats worldwide, particularly in grasslands, meadows, and gardens. It is characterized by its ability to produce protective foam coverings, known as "cuckoo spit," during its nymph stage.

Sample Sentences:

Noun: The Philaenus spumarius is a fascinating insect that can be found in many parks and gardens.

Verb: The nymph of the Philaenus spumarius spits frothy secretions to create its distinctive foam shelter.

Adjective: The local garden was teeming with tiny, spumarius nymphs hiding in their white foam.

Adverb: The froghopper nymphs quickly and efficiently build their foam shelters, spumarius.

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