Genus Epilachna (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of ladybugs native to Mexico and Central America; both larvae and adults feed on plants.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Epilachna is a group of ladybugs native to Mexico and Central America that primarily feed on plants.
- Epilachna is a genus of ladybugs that consists of several species, all of which are known to be herbivorous.
- Researchers have been studying the genus Epilachna to better understand the impact of these ladybugs on plant ecosystems.
- Both the larvae and adults of the genus Epilachna feed on plants, making them unique among ladybugs.
- The genus Epilachna is often overlooked in favor of more well-known ladybug species, but it plays an important role in its native ecosystems.