New on Entomology Today: They look like microscopic soccer balls, but they give leafhopper insects a highly water-repellent, anti-reflective coating. Get a closer look at brochosomes and the latest research into how their properties could one day be emulated in human-made materials. #entomology #insects #bioinspiration https://entomologytoday.org/2024/02/22/leafhopper-brochosomes-water-repellent-nanoparticles-inspiring-future-materials/