ladybird in the PONS Dictionary

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The mature female wasp seeks out adult female ladybirds, although they will sometimes oviposit into a male adult or larval instar.
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Opinions differ about whether the reference was to an actual bird or a ladybird beetle.
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Other predators, especially of the larvae, include ladybird beetles, damsel bugs, shield bugs, and assassin bugs.
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Adult ladybirds have domed backs, mainly oval, often shiny with short legs and antennae.
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Several predators and parasitoids may be effective in controlling whitefly infestations, including green lacewings, ladybirds, minute pirate bugs, big-eyed bugs, and damsel bugs.
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Very soon his map had more black dots than a ladybird has on its back.
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It is commonly known as the harlequin ladybird (because it occurs in numerous colour forms).
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They include many fungus beetles, as well as lady beetles (ladybugs or ladybirds).
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I will set you free, little ladybird, and you bring me something.
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He was widely noted for his work on moths and ladybirds and as an advocate of the science of evolution.
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