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Blissus

Blissus

9.9
A group of small insects called chinch bugs that sometimes damage crops
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
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  • The most common type of chinch bug found in North America belongs to the genus Blissus.

Examples

  • Several crops in the Midwest have been damaged by infestations of Blissus.

  • The Blissus species can cause significant damage to crops.

  • Researchers are studying the life cycle of Blissus to develop better pest control methods.

  • Farmers are concerned about Blissus infestations this season.

  • Researchers are studying the life cycle of Blissus to develop better pest control methods.

  • Several crops in the Midwest have been damaged by infestations of Blissus.

  • The most common type of chinch bug found in North America belongs to the genus Blissus.

Synonyms

genus Blissus
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  • Specialized
9.6

Small insects called chinch bugs that damage grass and crops

limits pest status to only some species rather than all

Compounds

genus Blissus
  • Specialized
9.6

Small insects called chinch bugs that damage grass and crops

Surface Forms

Blissus main

Etymology

Blissus looks like the English word bliss, which means 'great happiness'. A helpful way to remember it is to imagine 'happy' chinch bugs, which makes an ironic picture because Blissus is the scientific name for a group of small pests that can damage crops.