Cotton Stainers
- Pronunciation
- /COT-ten STAYN-ers/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Cotton Stainer
- Plural
- Cotton Stainers
Definition
A group of insects belonging to the family *Pyrrhocoridae*. They are known for their ability to feed on and stain cotton bolls with a reddish-brown liquid.
Etymology
From their habit of staining cotton bolls.
Example
Cotton stainer larvae feed on the seeds of cotton plants, leading to significant economic damage.
Related Terms
- Pyrrhocoridae
- Cotton Boll Weevil
Usage Notes
Cotton stainers are considered pests of cotton crops.