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.
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.