pentatomid

/pɛntəˈtɒmɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of the subfamily Pentatominae, a group of true bugs (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae).

“The pentatomid infestation in the farm was a serious concern for the farmers.”

Synonyms

  • stink bug
  • true bug

Antonyms

  • beneficial insect
  • harmless bug