Cleridae (Noun)
Meaning
Beetles that prey on other insects.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Cleridae, a family of beetles often referred to as checkered beetles, are valuable natural predators that prey on various other insects.
- Some cleridae species display a characteristic blue and orange coloration, serving as a warning to potential predators of their toxicity.
- Trichodes is a genus within the cleridae family that primarily feed on other beetles, offering a biological method of controlling pest populations.
- Checkered beetles, belonging to the cleridae family, are frequently introduced into agricultural systems to help manage unwanted insects.
- Cleridae beetles have been observed preying on a wide variety of insects, from fungus gnats to bark beetles.