dysdercus

Thân thiện

A farmer inspects a cotton plant for dysdercus bugs.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A genus of slender long-legged bugs that feed on the developing seeds of cotton and stain it: "Dysdercus" is the scientific name for a genus of insects, commonly known as cotton stainers or red bugs, characterized by their slender bodies, long legs, and habit of feeding on cotton bolls.

Usage

• Noun:
  • The Dysdercus is a significant pest in cotton agriculture.
  • Farmers monitor their fields for signs of Dysdercus infestation.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific/agricultural contexts: The term is used almost exclusively in entomology and agricultural science to refer to this specific pest genus.
  • Research focuses on controlling Dysdercus populations to protect cotton yields.

Variants and Related Words

• Cotton stainer: A common name for bugs of the genus .
  • The fields were damaged by cotton stainers.
• Red bug: Another common name for these insects, referring to their often reddish coloration.
  • Red bugs can be seen clustering on the cotton plants.

Synonyms

• Cotton stainer bug: A descriptive synonym emphasizing its pest status on cotton.
• Pyrrhocorid bug: A more general term referring to bugs in the family Pyrrhocoridae, to which belongs.

Related Terms

• Genus: In biological taxonomy, a rank above species. is a genus.
• Pest: An organism harmful to crops or livestock. is considered an agricultural pest.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a genus of slender long-legged bugs that feed on the developing seeds of cotton and stain it

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Dysdercus
• genus Dysdercus