Delphacidae

/dɛlˈfeɪsɪdeɪ/ noun

Definition

A large family of small jumping insects that feed on plant juices; planthoppers.

Etymology

Scientific family name formed from Delphax + -idae (taxonomic family suffix). Named in the 19th century as insect classification became systematized.

Kelly Says

Delphacidae members can jump 100 times their body length—proportionally, that's like a human jumping over a football field in a single bound.

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