Capsidae
Definition
Noun 1. A family of insects: Capsidae is the former scientific family name for a group of insects commonly known as plant bugs or leaf bugs. These are small, often slender bugs that feed on plant sap.
Usage
- The term Capsidae is primarily used in formal, scientific, or historical taxonomic contexts to refer to this specific family of insects.
- In modern taxonomy, the family is more commonly referred to as Miridae.
Examples
- The researcher studied the feeding habits of several species within Capsidae.
- Capsidae, or mirid bugs, can be both pests and beneficial predators in agricultural systems.
Advanced Usage
- Taxonomic Context: The name Capsidae is an example of a family-level classification in biological taxonomy, often ending in "-idae".
Variants and Related Words
- Miridae: The current, more widely accepted scientific family name for the same group of insects.
- Capsid (noun): An individual bug belonging to the family Capsidae/Miridae.
- Plant bug (noun): The common name for these insects.
- Leaf bug (noun): Another common name, emphasizing their habitat on plant leaves.
Synonyms
- Miridae
- Plant bugs
- Leaf bugs
- Mirid bugs
Noun
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leaf bugs
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