Tingidae
Definition
Noun: 1. A family of small insects: Tingidae is the scientific name for a family of very small insects, commonly known as lace bugs. They are characterized by their delicate, lace-like patterns on their wings and thorax.
Usage
- The word Tingidae is a formal, scientific term used primarily in entomology (the study of insects). It is not used in everyday conversation.
- It functions as a singular noun when referring to the family as a taxonomic group (e.g., "Tingidae is a family..."). It is often treated as plural when referring to its members collectively (e.g., "Tingidae are found worldwide").
Examples
- Noun:
- The Tingidae family includes many species that feed on plant sap.
- An entomologist specialized in studying Tingidae.
- These Tingidae have caused significant damage to the azalea leaves.
Advanced Usage
- In scientific literature, the family name Tingidae is always capitalized and italicized.
- A new species within the family Tingidae has been documented.
Variants and Related Words
- Lace bug (n): The common name for any insect belonging to the family Tingidae.
- The gardener identified lace bugs on the underside of the leaves.
- Tingid (adj/n): A less common adjective form meaning "relating to the Tingidae," or a noun meaning a member of this family.
- The tingid infestation was controlled with insecticidal soap.
Synonyms
- Lace bugs: This is the direct common-name synonym for Tingidae.
Noun
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lace bugs
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