treehopper
US /ˈtriːˌhɑːp.ər/
UK /ˈtriːˌhɒpə/
名詞
角蟬, 樹蟬
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.
範例:
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The entomologist carefully observed the treehopper camouflaged on the rose stem.
昆蟲學家仔細觀察了偽裝在玫瑰莖上的角蟬。
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Some species of treehoppers have elaborate, helmet-like pronota that mimic ants or other insects.
有些角蟬種類具有精緻的頭盔狀前胸背板，模仿螞蟻或其他昆蟲。