Proteneuridae

Pronunciation
/proh-ten-EUR-i-dee-eye/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Proteneuridae
Plural
Proteneuridae

Definition

A family of leafhoppers (order Hemiptera).

Etymology

Named after the Greek words 'pro-', meaning 'before', and 'teneus', meaning 'strong' or 'firm'.

Example

Proteneuridae species are often found in grassy habitats.

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