banana leafhopper; Bothrogonia ferruginea
Colloquial name for a bright green leafhopper often found on banana plants; not a formal scientific term.
See also: ツマグロオオヨコバイ
A banana leafhopper was resting on the banana leaf in the garden.
Standard kanji-katakana spelling for this colloquial insect name.
All-katakana spelling, common in casual or child-oriented contexts.
Compound of バナナ (banana) and 虫 (insect), referring to its common habitat on banana plants.