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hemerobiid

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun hemerobiid has 1 sense
  1. brown lacewing, hemerobiid, hemerobiid fly - small dark-colored lacewing fly
    --1 is a kind of lacewing, lacewing fly
    --1 is a member of Hemerobiidae, family Hemerobiidae

Definitions from the Web

Hemerobiid

Definition:

A hemerobiid refers to any insect belonging to the family Hemerobiidae, commonly known as brown lacewings. These delicate and beautiful creatures are characterized by their lacy wings and distinctive long antennae.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A type of lacewing insect native to various parts of the world, often found in temperate regions.

Example sentence: The hemerobiid is a valuable predator of aphids, helping to control their population in the garden.

Sense 2:

Adjective: Pertaining to or characteristic of hemerobiids or lacewings in general.

Example sentence: The hemerobiid larvae have voracious appetites and feed on a variety of small insects.

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