pirate bug

English edit

Noun edit

pirate bug (plural pirate bugs)

Any insect in the family Anthocoridae, known as effective predators of other insects, and used in biological control.

Synonyms edit

minute pirate bug, flower bug

Translations edit

any insect in the family Anthocoridae

Portuguese: antocorídeo m

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