Cercopoidea
- Pronunciation
- /ser-koh-p-oi-dee-ah/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Cercopoid
- Plural
- Cercopoidea
Definition
A superfamily of hemimetabolous insects belonging to the suborder Auchenorrhyncha. They are commonly known as spittlebugs or froghoppers.
Full guide
Read the full Cercopoidea guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.
Etymology
From Greek 'kerkos' meaning 'tail' and '-oidea' meaning 'resembling'.
Example
Cercopoidea are characterized by their large, often colorful, forewings and their ability to produce a frothy spittle.