Tettigometridae
- Pronunciation
- /te-TIG-oh-MET-ri-dee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Tettigometrid
- Plural
- Tettigometrids
Definition
A family of planthoppers belonging to the order Hemiptera. They are characterized by their distinctive wing venation patterns.
Etymology
From Greek 'tettigos', meaning 'cicada', and 'metridae', a suffix indicating a family group.
Example
The Tettigometridae are often found in grasslands and woodlands.