treehopper

[ tree-hop-er ]
/ ˈtriˌhɒp ər /

noun

any of numerous homopterous jumping insects of the family Membracidae, that have an enlarged prothorax and feed on the juices of plants, often injuring the plants.

Origin of treehopper

First recorded in 1830–40; tree + hopper

Words nearby treehopper

tree-and-branch, tree-form frame, tree-hugger, treed, treefish, treehopper, treehouse, treelined, treen, treenail, treenware

British Dictionary definitions for treehopper

treehopper
/ (ˈtriːˌhɒpə) /

noun

any homopterous insect of the family Membracidae, which live among trees and other plants and typically have a large hoodlike thoracic process curving backwards over the body