lygus

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Noun lygus has 1 sense

Lygus, genus Lygus - plant-sucking bugs
--₁ is a kind of arthropod genus
--₁ is a member of Miridae, family Miridae, Capsidae, family Capsidae
--₁ has members: lygus bug

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Term: Lygus

Noun - Entomology, Zoology:

A lygus refers to a genus of true bugs belonging to the family Miridae, commonly known as plant bugs. The lygus bugs are found worldwide and typically feed on the sap from various plants.

Examples:

Lygus hesperus is a species of plant bug native to North America.
Researchers are studying the impact of lygus on agricultural crops.

Noun - Agriculture:

In agriculture, lygus refers to any of the numerous species of plant bugs that can cause damage to crops and fruits. They are known to pierce plant tissues and suck the sap, resulting in reduced yield and quality of the produce.

Examples:

Farmers often use insecticides to control lygus infestations in their fields.
Lygus bug damage can lead to distorted and discolored strawberries.

Noun - Slang:

In slang, the term "lygus" is used to describe a person who is unattractive or unpleasant in appearance.

Example:

Don't pay attention to what he says; he's just a bitter lygus.

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