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Rodolia

Rodolia

9.9
A small Australian ladybug that eats pest insects
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Rodolia
  • The Rodolia genus is well known for containing beetles used in pest control.

Examples

  • The Rodolia beetle is effective in controlling aphid populations.

  • Farmers in Australia often use Rodolia for pest management.

  • Researchers released Rodolia into the orchards to curb the scale insect population.

  • Several species within the Rodolia genus are native to Australia.

  • Researchers released Rodolia into the orchards to curb the scale insect population.

  • Farmers in Australia often use Rodolia for biological pest control.

  • Several species within the Rodolia genus are known for their role in managing crop pests.

Compounds

Rodolia cardinalis
  • Specialized
9.2

A small round beetle that eats tiny insects on plants to protect them

Surface Forms

Rodolia singular
Rodolias plural

Etymology

The word Rodolia is a scientific genus name probably formed by adding the Latin ending -ia to a person's name, the same pattern you see in the flower gardenia. A helpful way to remember Rodolia is to think of it as a 'family name' for a group of ladybugs, which is why the name refers to beetles used in biological pest control.