Coreidae

/kɔˈreɪdeɪ/ noun

Definition

A large family of true bugs characterized by having leaf-like or shield-shaped extensions on their legs and bodies.

Etymology

From Greek 'korē' (maiden, doll) and the Latin family suffix '-idae,' following Linnaean scientific naming conventions established in the 18th century.

Kelly Says

The Coreidae family includes some of the most spectacular looking bugs on Earth—the leaf-footed bugs can grow wings overnight and literally fly away to find new food sources!

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