Coreid (Noun)
Meaning
A true bug.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The large, broad headed coreid bug is also known as the leaffooted bug or squash bug.
- Coreid bugs, being true bugs, have sucking mouthparts that cause damage to plants.
- These plant bugs, often referred to as coreids, inhabit a wide variety of crops and weedy plants.
- In North America the leaffooted coreid bug infests over 100 different plant species.
- The coreid has an elongated head, shield shaped body, and often features distinctive markings used for identification purposes.