Chinch bug

Pronunciation
/CHINCH-buhg/
Category
Entomology
Singular
Chinch bug
Plural
Chinch bugs

Definition

A pest species of plant-sap feeding insects belonging to the genus *Blissus*.

Etymology

Possibly derived from a Spanish or Native American term, the exact origin is unclear.

Example

The chinch bug is a major pest of corn crops.

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