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(Encyclopedia) stink bug, member of a large, widely distributed family (Pentatomidae) of true bugs with flattened, shield-shaped bodies. Most are 1&fslsh;4 to 1&fslsh;2 in. (6–12 mm) long.…Brown, Margaret Wise
(Encyclopedia) Brown, Margaret Wise, 1910–52, American children's book author, b. Brooklyn, N.Y., B.A Hollins College, 1932. Continuing her education at the Bureau of Educational Experiments (now the…bug, in zoology
(Encyclopedia) bug, common name correctly applied to insects belonging to the order Hemiptera, although members of the order Homoptera (e.g., mealybug) are sometimes referred to as bugs, as are other…water bug
(Encyclopedia) water bug, name for a large number of water-living bugs, comprising several families of the order Hemiptera (true bugs). All have jointed, sharp, sucking beaks, breathe air, and…Brewer's: Bunny
A rabbit. So called from the provincial word bun, a tail. The Scotch say of the hare, “she cocks her bun.” Bunny, a diminutive of bun, applied to a rabbit, means the animal with the “…assassin bug
(Encyclopedia) assassin bug, common name for members of the family Reduviidae, one of the largest and most varied groups belonging to the order Hemiptera (suborder Heteroptera). Assassin bugs are…A Bug's Life
Directors:John Lasseter and Andrew StantonWriters: John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton, Joe RanftBuena Vista; G; 96 minutesRelease:11/98Voices of: Dave Foley, Kevin Spacey, Julia Louis-Dreyfus,…isopod
(Encyclopedia) isopodisopodīˈsəpŏdˌ [key], common name for crustaceans belonging to the order Isopoda and in the same subclass as lobsters and crayfish. Isopods are characterized by their flattened…Marley, Bob
(Encyclopedia) Marley, Bob (Robert Nesta Marley), 1945–81, Jamaican reggae singer, songwriter, and guitarist. As a member of the Wailers, a reggae band…Ridding a House of Lady Bugs
The Question: How do I get rid of lady bugs from inside my house? The Answer: Researchers say that ladybird beetles or "lady bugs" tend to spend the winter in clusters, protecting themselves…Trending
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