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Epilachna

Epilachna

9.9
Group of ladybugs from Mexico and Central America whose young and adults eat plants
  • noun
  • /ˌɛpɪˈlæk.nə/
  • Specialized
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  • Unlike most ladybugs, Epilachna species can cause harm to plants.

Examples

  • The farmer identified the insect as an Epilachna after noticing holes in the leaves.

  • Researchers studied the feeding habits of Epilachna to control crop damage.

  • Look at that bright Epilachna crawling on the flower!

  • The Epilachna species are known for their bright colors.

  • Researchers studied the feeding habits of Epilachna to control crop damage caused by these harmful insects.

  • The farmer identified the insect as an Epilachna after noticing the holes it made in the leaves of his plants.

  • Unlike most ladybugs, Epilachna species are known to feed on plants, causing potential harm to crops.

Surface Forms

Epilachna singular
Epilachnas plural

Etymology

Epilachna likely comes from two Greek parts, epi- meaning 'on' and lachna meaning 'soft hair' or 'down'. So the name suggests a beetle that lives 'on' the hairy parts of plants or on leaves, which fits these ladybugs that eat plants.