Aphis lion
The larva of the lacewinged flies (Chrysopa), which feeds voraciously upon aphids. The name is also applied to the larvae of the ladybugs (Coccinella). | ||||
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aphis lion
Noun
1. carnivorous larva of lacewing flies
(synonym) aphid lion
(hypernym) larva
(member-holonym) Chrysopidae, family Chrysopidae
Noun
1. carnivorous larva of lacewing flies
(synonym) aphid lion
(hypernym) larva
(member-holonym) Chrysopidae, family Chrysopidae
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aphis lion
aphis lion
\a"phis li"on\ (&?;). (zo?l.) the larva of the lacewinged flies (chrysopa), which feeds voraciously upon aphids. the name is also applied to the larv? of the ladybugs (coccinella).
aphis lion
\a"phis li"on\ (&?;). (zo?l.) the larva of the lacewinged flies (chrysopa), which feeds voraciously upon aphids. the name is also applied to the larv? of the ladybugs (coccinella).