onze-lieve-heersbeestje

Definitions of onze-lieve-heersbeestje
  1. noun
    small round bright-colored and spotted beetle that usually feeds on aphids and other insect pests
    synonyms: lieveheersbeestje
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    type of:
    kever, tor
    insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings
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