About The Word Aphis lion
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Aphis lion
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What's The Definition Of Aphis lion?
[n] carnivorous larva of lacewing flies
Synonyms | Synonyms for Aphis lion: aphid lion Related Terms | Find terms related to Aphis lion: 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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