Cymidae

Pronunciation
/SIH-mee-DEI/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Cymid
Plural
Cymidae

Definition

A family of true bugs, also known as broad-headed bugs, belonging to the order Hemiptera.

Etymology

From Greek 'kym', meaning 'wave', referring to the wavy margins of some species' pronotum.

Example

Cymidae bugs are often found on plants, where they feed on sap.

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