Definition

1. Noun:
   • A family of insects: "Coreidae" refers to a family of true bugs within the order Hemiptera, commonly known as squash bugs and leaf-footed bugs. These insects are characterized by a somewhat oval body shape and often have leaf-like expansions on their hind legs.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The garden was infested with members of the Coreidae, damaging the squash plants.
  • Entomologists study the Coreidae to understand their impact on agriculture.

Advanced Usage

• Scientific classification: The term "Coreidae" is used in formal taxonomic contexts to classify a specific family of insects.
  • The specimen was identified and placed within the family Coreidae.

Variants and Related Words

• Coreid (noun/adjective): A member of the Coreidae family; pertaining to the Coreidae.
  • We observed a coreid bug on the leaf.

Synonyms

• Leaf-footed bugs: A common name for many bugs in this family.
• Squash bugs: A common name for certain species within this family, particularly those that feed on cucurbits.

Related Phrases

• Family Coreidae: The full taxonomic designation.
  • The insect belongs to the family Coreidae.

Noun

1. squash bugs and leaf-footed bugs