Chinch Bug (Noun)
Meaning
Small black-and-white insect that feeds on cereal grasses.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The chinch bug is a significant pest of small grains, particularly wheat, oats, and barley, in many parts of the world.
- Chinch bugs are known to feed on the sap of cereal grasses, causing damage to the plants and reducing their yields.
- The chinch bug's saliva is toxic to the plant, causing it to become discolored and wilted.
- Chinch bugs are often found in large numbers on infested plants, and their feeding can cause significant damage to the crop.
- In severe infestations, chinch bugs can cause entire fields of cereal grasses to become desiccated and die.