harlequin bug en · NOUN
Meanings
- A bright red and black stink bug, Murgantia histrionica, a common pest of cabbages and related crops in North America
- (Australia) A red and black true bug in the family Pyrrhocoridae, Dindymus versicolor, known as a common garden pest in parts of Australia
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| harlequin bugs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
harlequin cabbage bug (Murgantia histrionica)