"aphid lion" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: aphid lions [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} aphid lion (plural aphid lions)
  1. The larva of the green lacewing. Categories (lifeform): Neuropterans Synonyms: aphid wolf, aphidlion
    Sense id: en-aphid_lion-en-noun-KK-wpI3U Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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