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Blissus
chinch bugs
Blissus is a genus of true bugs (Hemiptera: Blissidae) comprising approximately 27 species, commonly known as chinch bugs in North America. Several species are significant agricultural pests: B. leucopterus (true chinch bug) attacks cereal crops including wheat, corn, and sorghum; B. occiduus (western chinch bug) damages warm-season turfgrasses, particularly buffalograss and zoysiagrass; and B. insularis (southern chinch bug) is a major pest of St. Augustine grass. These species exhibit strong host preferences for grasses and can cause substantial economic damage through phloem feeding.
Largidae
bordered plant bugs
Largidae is a family of true bugs in the order Hemiptera, commonly known as bordered plant bugs. The family contains approximately 15 genera and 100 species. Members are characterized by wide, flattened bodies, absence of ocelli, and a four-segmented rostrum. Many species display contrasting colored margins on the hemelytra, giving them their common name. They are phytophagous, feeding on plant juices and seeds, and are generally ground-dwelling or found scrambling on vegetation.