treehopper
US /ˈtriːˌhɑːp.ər/
UK /ˈtriːˌhɒpə/
名詞
ツノゼミ, セミモドキ
a small, often camouflaged insect of the family Membracidae, known for its enlarged and often bizarrely shaped pronotum that extends over its head and body, resembling thorns or other plant parts.
例:
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The entomologist carefully observed the treehopper camouflaged on the rose stem.
昆虫学者はバラの茎にカモフラージュされたツノゼミを注意深く観察した。
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Some species of treehoppers have elaborate, helmet-like pronota that mimic ants or other insects.
一部のツノゼミの種は、アリや他の昆虫を模倣した精巧なヘルメット状の前胸背板を持っている。