negro bug

English

Noun

negro bug (plural negro bugs)

  1. Any of the Thyreocorinae, a subfamily of shield bugs.

Usage notes
  • Because of the racial/racist associations of this term, an alternative name, ebony bug, has been proposed. Although it's been used in at least one field guide, it apparently hasn't yet shown enough usage that meets Wiktionary's criteria for inclusion to be included here.
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