stinkbug

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See also: stink bug

English

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Etymology

stink +‎ bug

Noun

stinkbug (plural stinkbugs)

  1. Insects, usually shield-shaped, that possess a gland that produces a foul smelling liquid, usually containing aldehydes which they use to discourage predators.
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  3. (US Southwest) A pinacate beetle or stink beetle(Please check if this is already defined at target. Replace {{vern}} with a regular link if already defined. Add novern=1 if not defined.) (genus Lua error in Module:parameters at line 806: Parameter "noshow" is not used by this template.) that releases a pungent odor when threatened.

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