Blissus leucopterus leucopterus

Pronunciation
/BLISS-us leuk-oh-TER-us leuk-oh-TER-us/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Blissus leucopterus
Plural
Blissus leucopterus

Definition

An insect commonly known as the chinch bug, which is a species of plant-feeding hemipteran.

Etymology

From the genus name *Blissus*, and the species name *leucopterus*, meaning 'white wings' in Greek.

Example

The chinch bug, *Blissus leucopterus leucopterus*, is a major pest of crops in many parts of the world.

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