largus

Largus is a term with multiple uses in science and language. In Latin, largus is an adjective meaning abundant, plentiful, or liberal; its forms appear in Latin names and phrases across scientific and scholarly contexts.

In taxonomy, largus is used as a specific epithet within species names and, less commonly, as a genus name in some groups. The best-known usage is as a Latin-derived genus name in the order Hemiptera, where Largus refers to a group of true bugs. Members of this lineage are sap-feeding insects that occur in various habitats and climates, often associated with a range of host plants. Like many true bugs, they can be small to medium in size and exhibit morphological features typical of Heteroptera, though detailed characteristics vary among species.

Ecology and distribution are diverse across taxa bearing the epithet largus or the genus name Largus. When used as a species epithet, largus is chosen to convey a sense of abundance or notable fullness in a species’ typical trait or habitat. Because it appears in many taxonomic groups, the precise biology and ecology depend on the specific organism described.

In broader use, largus appears in scientific naming beyond biology as part of Latin phrases or descriptive terms that indicate abundance or richness. The term is also encountered in historical or linguistic discussions about Latin-derived nomenclature.

See also: larger, largesse, Latin binomials, taxonomic epithets.