Grape leafhopper
- Pronunciation
- /GRAYP LEAF-HOH-per/
- Category
- Entomology
- Singular
- Grape leafhopper
- Plural
- Grape leafhoppers
Definition
A pest of grapes, belonging to the genus *Erythroneura*, known for causing damage to grapevines.
Etymology
From the Latin words 'vitium' meaning 'grapevine fault' and 'salire' meaning 'to leap'.
Example
The grape leafhopper is a significant pest of grapes in many regions.