pirate bug

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English

Noun

pirate bug (plural pirate bugs)

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

Synonyms

minute pirate bug, flower bug

Translations

any insect in the family Anthocoridae

Portuguese: antocorídeo m

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