leaf-footed bug

[leef-foot-id]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

any of numerous plant-sucking or predaceous bugs of the family Coreidae, typically having leaflike legs: several species are pests of food crops.

Discover More

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

A large leaf-footed bug suns itself, unperturbed by my presence.