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arilus

/əˈraɪ.ləs/

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noun

/əˈraɪ.ləs/C2formalscientific
  • ruРод насекомых, принадлежащих к семейству Reduviidae, широко известных как хищнецы.

A genus of insects belonging to the family Reduviidae, commonly known as assassin bugs.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. A genus of assassin bugsC2formalscientific

    A genus of insects in the family Reduviidae, known as wheel bugs due to the distinctive wheel-like crest on their thorax.

    ruРод хищных клопов

    • The Arilus genus includes the well-known wheel bug.
    • Arilus cristatus is a species found in North America.
    • Entomologists study the predatory behavior of Arilus species.