👉 The cheiropod, also known as a 'chew-worm' or 'chewing worm', is an insect that lives in symbiosis with its host plant and feeds on the sap. The insect has a series of bony appendages, including a mouthparts and antennae, and sucks nutrients from the host plant's sap. <0x0A><0x0A>The cheiropod's behavior is similar to that of the cicada: it lays its eggs inside its host plant and emerges as a caterpillar. The host plant also produces a sweet liquid sap that the cheiropod feeds on, providing a nutritious meal.