auricled leafhopper; Ledra auditura
A specific species of leafhopper known for its ear-like projections. Primarily a biological term; not commonly encountered in daily conversation.
The auricled leafhopper is an insect that, as its name suggests, has ear-like projections.
Kanji spelling using 蝉 (cicada), but this insect is a leafhopper, not a cicada; the kanji is rare and potentially confusing.
Variant kanji spelling with 蟬 (old form of 蝉); very rare.
Named after the horned owl ミミズク because the insect’s head bears conspicuous ear-like projections.