Plokiophilidae

Pronunciation
/ploh-kee-oh-FIL-i-dee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Plokiophilidae
Plural
Plokiophilidae

Definition

A family of bugs (order Hemiptera) sometimes called web-lovers.

Etymology

From Greek 'plokion', meaning 'web', and 'philia', meaning 'love'.

Example

Plokiophilidae are often found in moist environments where they prey on other insects.

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