Biology
- Formally, an insect of the order Hemiptera, known as the "true bugs"
- Informally, an insect, spider or other small pest excluding rodents; including most arthropods, except marine crustaceans, including individuals or species of
- centipede
- millipede
- mite
- tick
- woodlouse
- A bacterium, or any microorganism that causes illness and has a superficial resemblance to an insect or bug
- Bug (dog breed), a cross between a pug and a Boston terrier
- One of several species of slipper lobster, such as
- Balmain bug
- Moreton Bay bug
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