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1. any of numerous broad, flat bugs of the family Pentatomidae, that emit a disagreeable odor.2. any of various other malodorous bugs.[1875-80, Amer.]
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stink bug
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stink bug — /ˈstɪnk bʌg/ (say stink bug) noun 1. any of various shield bugs, as the green stink bug, Plautia affinis, which emit a noxious defensive odour. 2. any of various other insects which emit noxious odours, as the bronze orange bug …
stink bug — 1. any of numerous broad, flat bugs of the family Pentatomidae, that emit a disagreeable odor. 2. any of various other malodorous bugs. [1875 80, Amer.] * * * stink bug noun A shield bug that releases foul smelling secretions • • • Main Entry:… … Useful english dictionary
stink bug — noun a shield bug which emits a foul smell when handled or molested … English new terms dictionary
Brown marmorated stink bug — Taxobox | name = Brown marmorated stink bug image width = 200px image caption = Adults regnum = Animalia phylum = Arthropoda classis = Insecta ordo = Hemiptera familia = Pentatomidae genus = Halyomorpha species = H. halys binomial = Halyomorpha… … Wikipedia
Green stink bug — Taxobox | name = Green stink bug image width = 240px regnum = Animalia phylum = Arthropoda classis = Insecta ordo = Hemiptera familia = Pentatomidae subfamilia = Pentatominae tribus = Pentatomini genus = Acrosternum species = A. hilare binomial … Wikipedia
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southern green stink bug — noun : a pentatomid bug (Nezara viridula) that is an important pest on citrus in Florida … Useful english dictionary
