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leaf-footed bug

/ˈliːf ˌfʊtɪd bʌɡ/

Traducción: Insecto de la familia Coreidae, caracterizado por tener las tibias traseras expandidas en forma de hoja. Se alimentan de plantas y son comunes en jardines y cultivos.

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/ˈliːf ˌfʊtɪd bʌɡ/formalscientific
  • esInsecto de la familia Coreidae, caracterizado por tener las tibias traseras expandidas en forma de hoja. Se alimentan de plantas y son comunes en jardines y cultivos.

A type of insect belonging to the family Coreidae, characterized by flattened, leaf-like expansions on its hind legs. These bugs are often plant feeders and can be found in gardens and agricultural areas.

  1. Insect speciesC2formal

    A type of true bug from the family Coreidae, characterized by leaf-like expansions on its hind legs.

    eschinche patas de hoja

    • The leaf-footed bug is often found on tomato plants.
    • Gardeners sometimes mistake leaf-footed bugs for stink bugs.
    • Leaf-footed bugs use their specialized legs for camouflage.