planthoppers
Tiny jumping pests
Planthoppers are small insects that feed on plant sap, named for their ability to leap when disturbed.
They belong to a group of related families, with thousands of species worldwide.
Many are agricultural pests that damage crops directly through feeding or by transmitting plant diseases.
The rice fields were infested with planthoppers.
Nature spirit or larva
- instarArthropod developmental stage
- superfamilyClassification above family
Harm to cultivated plants
- infestationPest takeover situation
- insecticideToxic agent targeting pests
- biocontrolPest control via organisms
- disease vectorOrganism spreading pathogens
Feeding on plant fluids
- ecosystemInterconnected organisms and surroundings
- symbiosisInterspecies biological interdependence
- predationHunting and consuming prey
- parasitoidHost-dependent killer organism
natural enemies · biodiversity · food web · wetland habitat · grassland · migration
Propel oneself airborne
- leapSudden springing movement
- springRecoiling metal spiral
- hopSmall, quick jump
- boundSecured or destined
launch · propel · catapult · startle · dart · flight · dispersion
Elongated animal head appendage
Act of hiding something
- blendCombine into mixture
- masqueradeDeceptive act or costume party
- adaptationFitting to new conditions
- protective colorationConcealing pigmentation for survival
nymph
Nature spirit or larva
- instarArthropod developmental stage
- superfamilyClassification above family
crop damage
Harm to cultivated plants
- infestationPest takeover situation
- insecticideToxic agent targeting pests
- biocontrolPest control via organisms
disease vector · monoculture · spraying · quarantine · virus transmission
sap-sucking
Feeding on plant fluids
- ecosystemInterconnected organisms and surroundings
- symbiosisInterspecies biological interdependence
- predationHunting and consuming prey
parasitoid · natural enemies · biodiversity · food web · wetland habitat · grassland · migration
jump
Propel oneself airborne
bound · launch · propel · catapult · startle · dart · flight · dispersion
proboscis
Elongated animal head appendage
concealment
Act of hiding something
- blendCombine into mixture
- masqueradeDeceptive act or costume party
- adaptationFitting to new conditions
planthoppersbeneficial insects
Arthropods aiding agriculture
pollinators · natural enemies · parasitic wasps · honeybees · lacewings