miridae

• Substantiv, das eine große Familie von Insekten bezeichnet, die als Weichwanzen bekannt sind und häufig auf Pflanzen leben.

A noun referring to a large family of insects commonly known as leaf bugs or plant bugs, which are often found on vegetation.

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1. Leaf bugs (family)C2formalscientific

   A large family of small to medium-sized insects, commonly known as plant bugs or leaf bugs, belonging to the order Hemiptera. They are often found on plants and can be agricultural pests or predators of other insects.

   Weichwanzen (Familie)

   • The family Miridae includes over 10,000 described species worldwide.
   • Many mirids are important biological control agents in agriculture.
   • A bright green mirid was spotted feeding on the underside of a leaf.
   • Gardeners often encounter mirids on their tomato plants.