Hypochthonellidae
- Pronunciation
- /hi-po-KTON-el-li-de/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Hypochthonellidae
- Plural
- Hypochthonellidae
Definition
A family of bugs (order Hemiptera, suborder Fulgoromorpha). All members of the suborder are referred to as planthoppers.
Etymology
From Greek 'hypo-', meaning 'under', and 'chthon' meaning 'earth' or 'underground'.
Example
Hypochthonellidae are commonly found in agricultural fields and forests.