Redbug (Noun)
Meaning
Larval mite that sucks the blood of vertebrates including human beings causing intense irritation.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The child's skin was covered in itchy bites from the redbug infestation she got from playing in the woods.
- After a night of camping, the hikers woke up to find themselves covered in redbug bites that caused intense itching and swelling.
- The redbug larvae attached themselves to the bird's feathers, feeding on its blood and causing discomfort to the animal.
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with a redbug infestation and prescribed a topical cream to alleviate the itching and inflammation.
- The redbug mites were found in the bedding of the hotel room, explaining the mysterious bites and itching that the guests had been complaining about.