coccinellid

[US]/ˌkɒksɪˈnelɪd/
[UK]/ˌkɑːksɪˈnelɪd/

Translation

n.a beetle of the family Coccinellidae, typically red with black spots; a ladybug

Phrases & Collocations

coccinellid beetle

coccinellids eat aphids

protect coccinellids

observing coccinellid behavior

found a coccinellid

coccinellid population

introducing coccinellids

searching for coccinellids

studying coccinellid

red coccinellid

Example Sentences

the spotted coccinellid is a familiar garden visitor

gardeners value coccinellid beetles for their pest-control abilities

the coccinellid larvae are voracious aphid predators

a colony of coccinellids can consume thousands of aphids

the coccinellid's bright coloration warns predators

releasing coccinellid beetles helps control garden pests

different coccinellid species vary in spot pattern

the coccinellid completes its life cycle in about a month

coccinellid populations fluctuate with prey availability

the coccinellid habitat includes gardens, fields, and forests

farmers introduce coccinellids to reduce pesticide use

the beneficial coccinellid is welcomed in organic farming

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