Lygaeidae (Noun)
Meaning
Lygaeid bugs.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Lygaeidae includes a diverse group of insects commonly known as seed bugs or lygaeid bugs that feed on seeds, fruits, and leaves.
- Lygaeid bugs are often bright or metallic in color and have distinctive patterns on their bodies which play a role in attracting mates and warning off predators.
- In North America, the boxelder bug is one of the most well-known members of the Lygaeidae family.
- Aphids, scale insects, and plant sap can also serve as food sources for some species of lygaeid bugs.
- Some species of lygaeid bugs have developed adaptations to live on and utilize the toxic seeds of certain legume plants to their advantage.