Synonyms of water bug

Noun


1. water bug, heteropterous insect

usage: a true bug: large aquatic bug adapted to living in or on the surface of water

2. German cockroach, Croton bug, crotonbug, water bug, Blattella germanica, cockroach, roach

usage: small light-brown cockroach brought to United States from Europe; a common household pest

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