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Anasa

Anasa

9.9
A group of bugs that eat and damage squash and pumpkin plants
  • noun
  • /əˈnæsə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Anasa species are notorious pests in pumpkin and squash crops.

Examples

  • Entomologists classify several common squash bugs under the Anasa genus.

  • Farmers often monitor their fields for signs of Anasa infestation during the growing season.

  • The Anasa is a common pest in gardens.

  • Farmers often struggle with Anasa infestations.

  • Farmers often monitor their fields for signs of Anasa infestation during the growing season.

  • Entomologists classify several common squash bugs under the Anasa genus.

  • The Anasa species are notorious pests in pumpkin and squash crops.

Synonyms

squash bug
vsAnasa
  • US
8.4

A large insect that feeds on the sap of plants like squash and pumpkins, often damaging crops

refers to the scientific genus in that bug family rather than the common name

Compounds

Anasa tristis
  • Specialized
9.9

A large dark bug that eats plant juice from squash and damages crops

Surface Forms

Anasa singular
Anasas plural

Etymology

Anasa is a scientific genus name given by scientists to a group of squash bugs, so a helpful way to remember it is to think of it as a 'family name' for the species that damage pumpkins and squash.