Miridae

plural noun

Mi·​ri·​dae
ˈmīrəˌdē,
ˈmir-
: a large family of small often brightly colored leaf bugs (order Hemiptera) which feed chiefly on the juices of plants

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Miris, type genus + -idae

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“Miridae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Miridae. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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