Blissus leucopterus is a common name for the chinch bug, a small, black and white insect that is a pest to many crops in the United States. While the name "blissus leucopterus" is its scientific name, there are many synonyms that can be used to describe this pest. Some of the common synonyms include the "true chinch bug," "corn bug," "false chinch bug," and "sorghum bug." These names reflect the different crops that the chinch bug can impact and the similarities it may share with other insect species. Regardless of what it is called, the chinch bug remains an important pest for farmers to manage in order to protect their crops.