leaf bug meaning

UK /liːf bʌɡ/ US /lif bʌɡ/ 2 syllables

leaf bug (noun): small bright-colored insect that feeds on plant juices.

Definition of leaf bug

  1. small bright-colored insect that feeds on plant juices

    Synonyms: plant bug

    Type of: hemipterous insect

    Kinds: mirid bug, lace bug

How to pronounce leaf bug

leaf bug is pronounced /liːf bʌɡ/ in British English and /lif bʌɡ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables.

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