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.

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