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squash bug
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squash bug, Anasa tristisnoun
large black American bug that sucks sap of vines of the gourd family
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squash bug
A squash bug is a type of insect that mainly feeds on squash and other similar plants. They can do significant damage to these crops by sucking the sap out of their leaves. The term "squash bug" usually refers to species within the Anasa genus of the Coreidae family. These bugs are typically dark gray to brown and can be recognized by their shield-like shape. Adults grow to nearly 0.625 inch (16 mm) long. Their eggs are often found in clusters on the undersides of leaves.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of squash bug in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of squash bug in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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- علة الاسكواشArabic
- bicho de calabazaSpanish
- lỗi bíVietnamese
- 壁球虫Chinese
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