Squash Bug (Noun)
Meaning
Large black American bug that sucks sap of vines of the gourd family.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The gardener found a squash bug on her pumpkin plant and carefully removed it to prevent damage.
- Squash bugs can be a significant problem for gardeners who grow squash, melons, and cucumbers.
- A common sign of squash bug infestation is the presence of yellowing or wilting leaves on the vine.
- To control squash bugs, gardeners often use a combination of row covers and insecticidal soap.
- The squash bug's ability to sequester toxic compounds from the plants it feeds on makes it unpalatable to predators.