lygaeidae

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Noun lygaeidae has 1 sense

Lygaeidae, family Lygaeidae - lygaeid bugs
--₁ is a kind of arthropod family
--₁ is a member of Hemiptera, order Hemiptera
--₁ has members: lygaeid, lygaeid bug; Blissus, genus Blissus

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Lygaeidae

Description:

The term "Lygaeidae" is a scientific name referring to a family of insects commonly known as seed bugs. The Lygaeidae family belongs to the order Hemiptera, which includes true bugs. These bugs are characterized by their half-leathery, half-membranous forewings and piercing-sucking mouthparts. Lygaeidae species are found worldwide and usually feed on seeds, plant fluids, or other insects.

Sample Sentences:

The Lygaeidae bugs have distinctive red and black markings on their wings.
One of the most common species of Lygaeidae is the milkweed bug.
Lygaeidae nymphs go through several molting stages before reaching adulthood.
Farmers often encounter Lygaeidae pests that damage their crops.

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