Any insect in the family Termitaphididae, true bugs found in termite nests in the tropics

An insect in either of two species in the family Lygaeidae, Nysius wekiucola (found on Mauna Kea on the island of Hawaii) and Nysius wekiucola (found on the neighboring Mauna Loa), notable for living above the snow line at temperatures constantly below freezing, and for feeding on frozen insects (all other species in the family feed on plants).

Any insect in the family Tingidae, named for the lace-like appearance of the wings and pronotum.

pinacate beetle

(US) An artificially fruit-flavored beverage, made from a powdered concentrate and water, that is often served at American residential camps; Kool-Aid or a generic equivalent.

Any true bug from the subfamily Reduviinae of the family Reduviidae, all of which eat other insects. They can inflict a very painful bite, but don't cause disease.

Any of a number of haematophagous bugs belonging to the subfamily Triatominae that feed on the blood of vertebrates, including humans, and which are known for spreading Chagas' disease.

(informal) Something, such as a germ, that causes intestinal distress (particularly vomiting).

The Jerusalem cricket, various insects of the genus Stenopelmatus. / The woodlouse, various terrestrial crustaceans of suborder Oniscidea.

A tag stamped with a number, placed in a geocache (often attached to another item, called a hitchhiker) so that subsequent finders can take it to other caches and track its movement around the world.