fecula

• Substantivo que se refere a excrementos, especialmente de insetos.

A noun referring to excreta, especially that of insects.

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1. Insect excrementC2formalscientific

   Solid waste matter expelled by insects, often as small pellets or droppings.

   Excrementos de insetos

   • The entomologist identified the tiny black grains as fecula left by beetles.
   • Some ants deposit their fecula outside the nest to maintain hygiene.
   • The presence of fecula on the leaves indicated an infestation of caterpillars.