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reduviid

/rɪˈdjuː.vi.ɪd/

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noun

/rɪˈdjuː.vi.ɪd/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее тип клопа, обычно длинноногого и хищного, который в основном питается другими насекомыми, хотя некоторые виды могут сосать кровь млекопитающих.

A noun referring to a type of true bug, typically long-legged and predacious, that primarily feeds on other insects, though a few species may suck the blood of mammals.

  1. Predacious bugC2formalscientific

    A long-legged true bug that primarily preys on other insects; some species also feed on the blood of mammals.

    ruХищный клоп

    • The reduviid is known for its long legs and predatory behavior.
    • Some reduviids are beneficial in controlling garden pests.
    • A few reduviid species can bite humans and cause allergic reactions.

    Synonymsassassin bug