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family Coccinellidae

family Coccinellidae

1 5.5
A group of small round beetles like ladybugs that eat plant pests
  • noun
  • /ˈfæmɪli kɒkɪˈnɛlɪdeɪ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : familia Coccinellidae
  • The family Coccinellidae includes many colorful species.

Examples

  • Ladybird beetles, part of the family Coccinellidae, are popular among gardeners for their ability to eat aphids.

  • Scientists studied members of the family Coccinellidae to learn more about their role in pest control.

  • The family Coccinellidae includes over 5,000 species of beetles commonly known as ladybugs.

  • Did you know that the family Coccinellidae is beneficial for gardens?

  • The family Coccinellidae includes many colorful ladybugs that gardeners love to see in their gardens.

  • Beetles from the family Coccinellidae are known for their beneficial role in controlling aphid populations.

  • In nature, members of the family Coccinellidae are often recognized by their distinct red or orange bodies with black spots.

Synonyms

Coccinellidae
vsfamily Coccinellidae
  • Specialized
1 8.4

A family of small round beetles like ladybugs with bright spotted backs

is the common name form of the same family without extra physical detail

Surface Forms

family Coccinellidae singular
families Coccinellidae plural

Morphology

family + Coccinellidae

The phrase combines the noun 'family' (a taxonomic grouping) with the taxon name 'Coccinellidae' whose referent is given as a beetle family; if a learner knows both constituent meanings the overall meaning is directly derivable. Taxonomic noun + name constructions are compositional and cross-linguistically common, so no idiomatic or metaphorical knowledge is required.

Etymology

Family Coccinellidae gets its name from the old Latin word 'coccinella', which means 'little red thing', because many of these beetles are bright red with black spots. So the scientific name points to the same insects people call 'ladybugs' or 'ladybirds' today.