Froghopper


[frog-hop-er, frawg-] /ˈfrɒgˌhɒp ər, ˈfrɔg-/

noun
1.
any of numerous leaping, homopterous insects of the family Cercopidae, which in the immature stages live in a spittlelike secretion on plants.
/ˈfrɒɡˌhɒpə/
noun
1.
any small leaping herbivorous homopterous insect of the family Cercopidae, whose larvae secrete a protective spittle-like substance around themselves Also called spittle insect, spittlebug

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