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Adalia bipunctata

Adalia bipunctata

9.2
A small red ladybird with one black spot on each side of its back, called the two-spot ladybird
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Adalia bipunctata is often used in gardens to control aphid populations naturally.

Examples

  • Scientists observed a decline in Adalia bipunctata numbers due to environmental changes.

  • I spotted an Adalia bipunctata on the rose bush.

  • Children were excited to find a bright Adalia bipunctata crawling on the leaf.

  • The Adalia bipunctata is known for its distinctive appearance.

  • Children were excited to find a bright Adalia bipunctata crawling on the leaf.

  • The Adalia bipunctata is often used in gardens to control aphid populations naturally.

  • Scientists observed a decline in Adalia bipunctata numbers due to environmental changes.

Synonyms

two-spotted ladybug
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  • US
5.3

A small red beetle with one black spot on each wing cover

is referred to by a simpler noun phrase rather than an adjective form

Surface Forms

Adalia bipunctata singular
Adalia bipunctatas plural

Morphology

Adalia + bipunctata

This is a scientific binomial: 'Adalia' names a ladybird genus and 'bipunctata' is a Latin form meaning 'two-spotted', so together they denote the two-spot ladybird. However, 'bipunctata' is not an English lexical item and functions as part of a proper noun, so a typical B1 learner (even knowing 'Adalia' as a ladybird genus) would not reliably infer the meaning without exposure or knowledge of Latin morphology.

Etymology

The name Adalia bipunctata comes from Latin and gives a simple picture of the insect: bi means 'two' and punctata means 'spotted'. The name describes the small red ladybird with one black spot on each wing cover, so it helps you remember this 'two-spot' beetle.