Velvety shore bugs
- Pronunciation
- /VEL-vet-ee SHORE bugs/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Velvety shore bug
- Plural
- Velvety shore bugs
Definition
A common name for a group of insects in the family Saldidae, characterized by their velvety texture.
Etymology
From the Latin word 'vellosus' meaning 'hairy' or 'velvety', combined with 'shore bug', referring to their habitat.
Example
Velvety shore bugs are often found near freshwater shores.