Family Cleridae (Noun)
Meaning
Beetles that prey on other insects.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Family Cleridae is a group of beetles commonly known as checkered beetles that are predators of other insects.
- Clerid beetles of the family Cleridae are known for their distinctive checkered or striped elytra and are often found preying on other insects in decaying wood.
- The family Cleridae includes about 3,500 species of beetles that are primarily predators of other insects, such as grubs and caterpillars.
- Some species within the family Cleridae have been observed preying on the eggs and larvae of other insects, such as termites and ants.
- Members of the family Cleridae are general predators that feed on a wide variety of other insects, including beetles, flies, and moths.