Blissus occiduus
- Pronunciation
- /BLISS-us ok-SI-duus/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Blissus occiduus
- Plural
- Blissus occiduus
Definition
A species of plant-feeding true bug, commonly known as the western chinch bug, and belonging to the family Blissidae.
Etymology
The genus name, *Blissus*, is derived from the Latin word *blēssus*, meaning 'to blister'. The species name, *occiduus*, likely refers to its distribution in the western regions of North America.
Example
The western chinch bug (*Blissus occiduus*) feeds on a variety of crops and can cause significant damage to agricultural fields.