mirid bug

Definitions of mirid bug
  1. noun
    a variety of leaf bug
    synonyms: capsid, mirid
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    types:
    Poecilocapsus lineatus, four-lined leaf bug, four-lined plant bug
    yellow or orange leaf bug with four black stripes down the back; widespread in central and eastern North America
    lygus bug
    vector of viral plant diseases
    Lygus lineolaris, tarnished plant bug
    widespread plant and fruit pest
    type of:
    leaf bug, plant bug
    small bright-colored insect that feeds on plant juices
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