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Coccinellidae
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n.1.a natural family of insects including the ladybugs.
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Noun1.Coccinellidae - the ladybugs
family Coccinellidae
arthropod family - any of the arthropods
Coleoptera, order Coleoptera - beetles
lady beetle, ladybeetle, ladybird, ladybird beetle, ladybug - small round bright-colored and spotted beetle that usually feeds on aphids and other insect pests
genus Adalia, Adalia - genus of ladybugs
Epilachna, genus Epilachna - genus of ladybugs native to Mexico and Central America; both larvae and adults feed on plants
genus Hippodamia, Hippodamia - genus of ladybugs
genus Rodolia, genus Vedalia, Rodolia - genus of Australian ladybugs
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