What seven new species were found hopping around a Ugandan rainforest?

The answer

In 2025, researchers exploring Uganda's Kibale National Park discovered seven new species of leafhoppers - tiny insects that superficially resemble frogs with their compact bodies and powerful jumping legs. These frog-like leafhoppers were found feeding on the sap of rainforest plants, using their piercing mouthparts to tap into plant tissue. Despite Kibale being one of Africa's most-studied tropical forests, famous for its chimpanzee research, these small insects had gone unnoticed by scientists. The discovery underscores a key fact of biodiversity research: even well-studied ecosystems harbor undiscovered species, particularly among invertebrates, which make up the vast majority of animal life on Earth.