COCCINELLID

coccinellid

Noun

  1. Any species of the ladybird family Coccinellidae.
    The above comparative account reveals coccinellids to be more voracious, with both adults and larvae predatory in nature. Also, coccinellids are more fecund than both chrysopids and syrphids and have a longer oviposition period.


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