Moreton Bay bug
nounEtymology Named after Moreton Bay in Queensland, Australia (by way of distinguishing it from the distantly-related Balmain bug (Ibacus peronii), but also found in many parts of the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean.
1
Australia The species Thenus orientalis of the slipper lobster family; a common seafood item.
- We settled on cumin-spiced lamb buns, Moreton Bay bug crystal dumplings and the char siu Ōra King salmon fillet.2021 February 23, The Road Ahead, Brisbane, page 37, column 1:
- Synonyms
- crayfish
- Related terms
- Balmain bug, shovelnose lobster