Corimelaena

/ˌkɔːriməˈliːnə/ noun

Definition

A genus of small shield bugs or stink bugs in the hemipteran insect family.

Etymology

From Greek 'koris' (bug) and 'melas' (black), literally 'black bug,' describing the typically dark coloring of these insects.

Kelly Says

These tiny bugs are so named because they're literally 'black bugs,' and they're found worldwide in agricultural areas where they damage crops by piercing plants and drinking their sap!

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