Common Chinch Bug

Pronunciation
/COM-uhn CHIN-ch BUG/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Common Chinch Bug
Plural
Common Chinch Bugs

Definition

A species of chinch bug (Blissus leucopterus leucopterus) that is a pest of food crops, particularly in the midwestern and southwestern United States.

Etymology

From the common name 'chinch', which refers to the insect's damage to crops, and 'bug', a general term for insects.

Example

The Common Chinch Bug is known for its ability to cause significant damage to corn crops.

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