Blissus leucopterus

Pronunciation
/BLISS-us loo-KOP-ter-us/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Blissus leucopterus
Plural
Blissus leucopterus

Definition

A species of plant-piercing, sucking insect commonly known as the chinch bug. It is a major agricultural pest.

Etymology

From the Greek 'blēssēs', meaning 'to flow' (referring to its feeding behavior), and 'leukoptera', meaning 'white wings'.

Example

Blissus leucopterus is a common pest of corn crops.

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