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Term: Rodolia

Description:

Rodolia is a genus of ladybird beetles that belongs to the family Coccinellidae. These beetles are widely known for their predatory behavior towards various species of scale insects, including the notorious cottony cushion scale. Rodolia beetles are considered beneficial insects and are often used in biological control programs to manage scale insect populations.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1 (Noun):

In the context of entomology, "rodolia" refers to any member of the genus Rodolia in the family Coccinellidae.

Example sentence:

The rodolia beetle has been successfully introduced in many countries to control scale insect infestations.

Sense 2 (Noun):

Informally, "rodolia" can also refer to ladybird beetles in general.

Example sentence:

Children love to observe and collect rodolias in their backyard.

Sense 3 (Adjective):

When used as an adjective, "rodolia" describes something related to or characteristic of the genus Rodolia.

Example sentence:

The rodolia population has shown tremendous growth in the region, helping control the scale insects naturally.

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