Phrase guide

tarnished plant bug

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A plant bug, Lygus lineolaris, known as a very serious pest on a wide variety of crops throughout North America.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

widespread plant and fruit pest

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Lygus lineolaris

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: lygus bug

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Occitan: bernat pudent — Lygus lineolaris
  • Occitan: guiraud pudent — Lygus lineolaris