treehopper
US /ˈtriːˌhɑːp.ər/
UK /ˈtriːˌhɒpə/
명사
매미충, 뿔매미
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.
예시:
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The entomologist carefully observed the treehopper camouflaged on the rose stem.
곤충학자는 장미 줄기에 위장한 매미충을 조심스럽게 관찰했다.
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Some species of treehoppers have elaborate, helmet-like pronota that mimic ants or other insects.
일부 매미충 종은 개미나 다른 곤충을 모방한 정교한 헬멧 모양의 앞가슴등판을 가지고 있다.