lygaeid bug (Meaning)

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lygaeid bug (n)

a true bug: usually bright-colored; pest of cultivated crops and some fruit trees

No Synonyms and anytonyms found

The lygaeid bug, a member of the family Lygaeidae, is known for its characteristic shield-shaped body.
Lygaeid bugs are commonly encountered in damp environments, such as under rocks and logs.
With their piercing mouthparts, lygaeid bugs feed on the sap of plants and the juices of insects.
Some lygaeid bugs exhibit mimicry, resembling ants or other insects to deceive predators.
The lygaeid bug Lygaeus equestris is a brightly colored species found in grasslands and woodlands.
Lygaeid bugs often aggregate in large numbers, forming conspicuous clusters on vegetation.
The larvae of lygaeid bugs, known as nymphs, resemble small, wingless adults.
Certain lygaeid bugs produce defensive chemicals that deter predators and parasites.
Lygaeid bugs have a significant ecological role as decomposers and food sources for other animals.
The study of lygaeid bugs, known as lygaeology, provides valuable insights into insect ecology and evolution.

a true bug: usually bright-colored; pest of cultivated crops and some fruit trees

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The lygaeid bug, a member of the family Lygaeidae, is known for its characteristic shield-shaped body.

Lygaeid bugs are commonly encountered in damp environments, such as under rocks and logs.

With their piercing mouthparts, lygaeid bugs feed on the sap of plants and the juices of insects.

Some lygaeid bugs exhibit mimicry, resembling ants or other insects to deceive predators.