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clerid

/ˈklɛr.ɪd/

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noun

/ˈklɛr.ɪd/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее вид жука, который является хищником по отношению к другим насекомым и обычно имеет яркую окраску или металлический отлив.

A noun referring to a type of beetle that is predacious on other insects and is usually brightly colored or metallic.

  1. Predatory beetleC2formalscientific

    A type of beetle from the family Cleridae, known for being predacious on other insects and often having bright or metallic coloration.

    ruЖук-пестряк

    • The clerid beetle is a natural enemy of bark beetles.
    • Many clerid species are brightly colored, making them easy to spot.
    • Gardeners appreciate clerids for controlling pest populations.