Definition
mirid
noun
- A small insect of the family Miridae, commonly called a plant bug or leaf bug, that feeds on plants and can be a pest.
Usage: entomology; often used in agricultural contexts
adjective
- Of, relating to, or belonging to the family Miridae.
Usage: technical; entomology
Examples
- The farmer discovered mirid damage on the cotton plants.
- Mirid insects are known for piercing plant tissues to feed on sap.
- Several mirid species are considered agricultural pests.
- The mirid family includes thousands of species worldwide.
- Organic farmers use natural predators to control mirid populations.