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coreidae

/kɔːˈriː.ɪ.diː/

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noun

/kɔːˈriː.ɪ.diː/C2formalscientific
  • ruСемейство насекомых, широко известных как клопы-черепашки и краевики, характеризующихся увеличенными задними ногами и питанием растениями.

A family of insects commonly known as squash bugs and leaf-footed bugs, characterized by their enlarged hind legs and plant-feeding habits.

proper noun

  1. C2formalscientific

    A family of insects in the order Hemiptera, commonly known as squash bugs and leaf-footed bugs, characterized by their elongated bodies and often leaf-like expansions on their hind legs.

    ruКраевики

    • The Coreidae family includes many species that are pests of agricultural crops.
    • Leaf-footed bugs, a type of Coreidae, are known for their distinctive leg shape.
    • Squash bugs, belonging to the Coreidae family, can cause significant damage to pumpkin plants.