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epilachna

/ˌɛpɪˈlæknə/

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noun

/ˌɛpɪˈlæknə/formalscientific
  • ruРод божьих коровок, обитающих в Мексике и Центральной Америке, где и личинки, и взрослые особи питаются растениями.

A genus of ladybugs native to Mexico and Central America, where both larvae and adults feed on plants.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C1formalscientific

    A genus of ladybugs primarily found in Mexico and Central America, where both the larvae and adult insects feed on living plant matter.

    ruРод божьих коровок

    • Epilachna species are often considered pests by local farmers.
    • Researchers are studying the life cycle of Epilachna beetles.
    • The Epilachna genus is part of the larger Coccinellidae family.
    • Epilachna larvae can cause significant damage to agricultural crops.