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Anthocoridae [‚an·thə′kȯr·ə‚dē] (invertebrate zoology) The flower bugs, a family of hemipteran insects in the superfamily Cimicimorpha. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Some of the most common pests such as aphids, whiteflies and moths are fairly controllable by introducing beneficial insects such as lacewings, ladybugs and pirate bugs. At the same time, he notes that beneficial aphid predator species, such as minute pirate bugs, green lacewings and ladybird beetles have decreased in population. Able to live through periods of freezing temperatures and to go 2 to 3 weeks without food or water, pirate bugs are survivors. |
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