Lygus bugs
- Pronunciation
- /LIGH-gus buhgz/
- Category
- Pest
- Singular
- Lygus bug
- Plural
- Lygus bugs
Definition
General feeders found on most plants and trees, causing damage by sucking sap from buds and leaves. They inject a toxin during feeding which kills the area fed upon or causes distorted growth.
Etymology
Named after the genus Lygus, which is part of the family Miridae.
Example
Lygus bugs are often found in fields where crops such as potatoes and tomatoes are grown.