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Stinkbag vs Stinkbug - What's the difference?

stinkbag | stinkbug |

As nouns the difference between stinkbag and stinkbug

is that stinkbag is (offensive) an objectionable person while stinkbug is insects, usually shield-shaped, that possess a gland that produces a foul smelling liquid, usually containing aldehydes which they use to discourage predators.

stinkbag

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (offensive) An objectionable person.

    • stinkbug

    English

    (wikipedia stinkbug)

    Alternative forms

    * stink bug

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Insects, usually shield-shaped, that possess a gland that produces a foul smelling liquid, usually containing aldehydes which they use to discourage predators.
  • (entomology) A common name applied to various insects of the Hemiptera order (the "true bugs"), in the Heteroptera suborder, principally in the superfamilies .
  • (US Southwest) A (pinacate beetle) or (stink beetle) (genus ) that releases a pungent odor when threatened.

    • Synonyms

    * shield bug, shieldbug

    External links

    *(Pentatomoidea) *(Coreoidea) *(Eleodes)