bug-hunter

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bug-hunter

1. (Zoology) a person who is interested in insects

2. (Computer Science) a person who looks for faults in computer programs

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bug-hunter - a zoologist who studies insects

bugologist, entomologist

butterfly collector, lepidopterist, lepidopterologist - an entomologist who specializes in the collection and study of butterflies and moths

animal scientist, zoologist - a specialist in the branch of biology dealing with animals

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Every page has stunning photographs showing each stage of the metamorphosis of the featured creatures, and detailed descriptions to help the young bug-hunter identify them.

Burris, Judy and Richards, Wayne: The Secret Lives of Backyard Bugs

A team of bug-hunters at Google have shared details of five flaws in Apple's iMessage software that could make its devices vulnerable to attack.In one case, the researchers said the vulnerability was so severe that the only way to rescue a targeted iPhone would be to delete all the data off it.

Google reveals fistful of flaws in Apple's imessage app

CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK THE LADYBIRD by Bernadette Gervais (Laurence King, PS8.99) HHHH H JUST in time for the Easter holidays, when little bug-hunters will be out in force, comes this beautifully crafted, yet simple picture book that will teach children - and grown-up readers - a surprising amount about one of our most iconic insects.