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Aphis lion

Aphis lion Meaning & Definition
Aphis lion Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Aphis lion?

[n] carnivorous larva of lacewing flies

Synonyms | Synonyms for Aphis lion: aphid lion

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See Also | Chrysopidae | family Chrysopidae | family Hemerobiidae | Hemerobiidae | larva

Aphis lion In Webster's Dictionary

\A"phis li"on\ (Zo["o]l.) The larva of the lacewinged flies ({Chrysopa}), which feeds voraciously upon aphids. The name is also applied to the larv[ae] of the ladybugs ({Coccinella}).

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