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coreid

coreid

9.9
An insect with leaf-like parts on its back legs that often lives on plants
  • noun
  • /ˈkɔːrɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : coreido
  • The scientist identified the insect as a coreid after examining its distinctive legs.

Examples

  • Several coreids were collected from the garden for further research.

  • Despite its small size, the coreid can be an important pest in some crops.

  • The coreid is often found on various plants.

  • Have you ever seen a coreid up close?

  • The scientist identified the insect as a coreid after examining its distinctive legs.

  • Despite its small size, the coreid can be an important pest in some crops.

  • Several coreids were collected from the garden for further research.

Synonyms

leaf-foot bug
vscoreid
9.3

A large insect that sucks plant sap and has leaflike hind legs

is the taxonomic name stressing membership in the true bug family rather than feeding habit
leaf-footed bug
vscoreid
9.2

A large insect that feeds on plant juices and has leaf-shaped parts on its back legs

is the broader taxonomic label focused on leg shape rather than feeding behaviour
coreid bug
vscoreid
  • Specialized
9.9

A bug with a long body and often widened hind legs that feeds on plants

is the more specific term usually defined by typical leaflike leg expansions

Compounds

coreid bug
  • Specialized
9.9

A bug with a long body and often widened hind legs that feeds on plants

Surface Forms

coreid singular
coreids plural

Etymology

Coreid comes from the scientific family name Coreidae, which comes from an old Greek word koris meaning 'bug', as in 'bedbug'. So a coreid is a kind of 'bug', and many have leaf-like shapes on their legs, which helps explain the name.