shield-backed bug
English
Noun
shield-backed bug (plural shield-backed bugs)
- Any insect in the family Scutelleridae(Please check if this is already defined at target. Replace
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with a regular link if already defined. Add nomul=1 if not defined.), true bugs which have the thorax extended to cover the wings and abdomen, and are often brightly-colored with a metallic gloss.
Synonyms
- jewel bug