stinkbug English

Meaning stinkbug meaning

What does stinkbug mean?

stinkbug noun

— Any of several insects, usually shield-shaped, possessing a gland that produces a foul-smelling liquid, usually containing aldehydes which they use to discourage predators.

— (entomology) A common name applied to various insects of the Hemiptera order (the "true bugs"), in the Heteroptera suborder, principally in the superfamilies Pentatomoidea and Coreoidea.

— bug of the superfamily Coreoidea

Synonyms stinkbug synonyms

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stinkbug English » English

shield bug

tumblebug

bedbug

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