treehopper
US /ˈtriːˌhɑːp.ər/
UK /ˈtriːˌhɒpə/
名词
角蝉, 树蝉
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.
示例:
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The entomologist carefully observed the treehopper camouflaged on the rose stem.
昆虫学家仔细观察了伪装在玫瑰茎上的角蝉。
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Some species of treehoppers have elaborate, helmet-like pronota that mimic ants or other insects.
有些角蝉种类具有精致的头盔状前胸背板，模仿蚂蚁或其他昆虫。