What does "spittle insect" mean?

small leaping herbivorous insect that lives in a mass of protective froth which it and its larvae secrete

What is a synonym for "spittle insect"?

Common synonyms include: spittlebug.

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small leaping herbivorous insect that lives in a mass of protective froth which it and its larvae secrete wordnet