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vedalia

 

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Noun vedalia has 1 sense
  1. vedalia, Rodolia cardinalis - native to Australia; introduced elsewhere to control scale insects
    --1 is a kind of ladybug, ladybeetle, lady beetle, ladybird, ladybird beetle
    --1 is a member of Rodolia, genus Rodolia, genus Vedalia

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Vedalia

Definition:

Vedalia refers to a genus of ladybird beetles that are commonly known as vedalia beetles. They are native to the western coast of North America and are widely known for their effectiveness in controlling pests, particularly aphids.

Part of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses:

  1. Sense: Genus of ladybird beetle

    Example: The vedalia beetle is a natural predator of aphids in citrus orchards.

Usages:

  1. Popular Usage: Pest control

    Example: Farmers introduced vedalias to their crops to combat aphid infestations without using chemical pesticides.

  2. Local Usage: Biological pest control

    Example: The local horticulture society promotes the use of vedalias as an environmentally friendly pest control solution.

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