harlequin bug
The 'harlequin bug' is known for its bright colors and its status as a pest affecting crops like cabbage in North America and Australia.
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Definition
C1Entomology
(technical)A brightly colored stink bug species, *Murgantia histrionica*, native to Central America and the southern United States.
Example
- The harlequin bug is easily identified by its vibrant black and orange pattern.
C1Agriculture
(technical)A pest of cabbage and related plants, causing damage by sucking sap from stems and leaves.
Example
- Farmers often struggle with harlequin bug infestations in their cabbage fields.
C1Entomology (Australia)
(technical)A red and black true bug in the family Pyrrhocoridae, known as Dindymus versicolor, common in Australian gardens.
Example
- The harlequin bug in Australia, Dindymus versicolor, is a frequent garden pest.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "harlequin bug":
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