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clerid

/ˈklɛr.ɪd/

翻译: 郭公虫,一种甲虫,其幼虫和成虫多为捕食性,捕食其他昆虫,身体常具鲜艳的金属光泽或花纹。

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noun

/ˈklɛr.ɪd/C2formalscientific
  • zh郭公虫,一种甲虫,其幼虫和成虫多为捕食性,捕食其他昆虫,身体常具鲜艳的金属光泽或花纹。

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.

    zh郭公虫

    • 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.