podismus (podismus)

[NL., IMG:content-0504.jpg:[blocks in formation] fer, 1853), ποὺς ( ποδ- ), foot, + iros , equal.] A genus of pent a to mid bugs, with over 30 spe- cies. all American. They are of medium size and usu- ally light colors, predaceous in habit, and provided with a My dames will say I am a podging a e. strong beak wherewith to im- Historie of Albino and Bellama (1638). ( Nares .) pale their prey. P. placid us is a North American species, notable as an enemy of the imported currant-worm, Nematus ventricosus. P. spinosus is common and wide-spread; it attacks many injurious larvæ. See also cut under soldier - bug.