Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
reduviid
noun
/rɪˈduːviɪd/
Definition
A member of the family Reduviidae, commonly known as assassin bugs.
Examples
- The reduviid works quietly, waiting for its next meal.
- Some reduviids can be found in gardens, where they help control pest populations.
Meaning
Reduviids are predatory insects that prey on other insects, often using their elongated mouths to deliver a painful bite or to suck fluids from their prey.
Synonyms
- Assassin bug
- Reduviid bug
