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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.

Synonyms

  • Blissus Leucopterus

Hypernyms

  • Lygaeid Bug
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