Piesmidae

Pronunciation
/PIH-smid-ee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Piesmid
Plural
Piesmidi

Definition

A family of true bugs belonging to the order Hemiptera, commonly known as the ash-grey leaf bugs. They are mostly associated with plants of the family Chenopodiaceae.

Etymology

Example

Piesmids are often found on plants such as goosefoot and saltbush.

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