Colobathristidae
- Pronunciation
- /ko-loh-BATH-ris-ti-dee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Colobathristid
- Plural
- Colobathristids
Definition
A family of true bugs (Hemiptera) known as 'colobathrists'. Members of this family are characterized by their long, slender bodies and often distinctive, brightly colored appearance.
Etymology
From Greek 'kolobos', meaning 'docked' or 'mutilated', and 'bathros', meaning 'depth' or 'a watercourse'.
Example
Colobathristidae are often found in tropical regions, where they feed on plant sap.