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Definitions for spittlebug
ˈspɪt lˌbʌgspit·tle·bug
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Princeton's WordNet
spittle insect, spittlebugnoun
small leaping herbivorous insect that lives in a mass of protective froth which it and its larvae secrete
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spittlebugnoun
Any of various small insects of the family Cercopidae that feed on plant sap and whose larvae produce cuckoo spit.
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spittlebug
The Aphrophoridae or spittlebugs are a family of insects belonging to the order Hemiptera. There are at least 160 genera and 990 described species in Aphrophoridae.
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spittlebug
A spittlebug, also known as a froghopper, is a type of small insect known for its ability to jump significant distances and to produce a frothy substance for their larvae. They belong to the family Cercopidae within the order Hemiptera. These bugs are typically found in grassy areas, where they can feed on plant sap. The name "spittlebug" is derived from the distinctive foam, appearing like spittle, that they produce to protect their larvae from predators and to prevent them from dehydration.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of spittlebug in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of spittlebug in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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