Assertion: aphid's larva | /r/Synonym | aphid lions
Facets:
value: because of their predatory nature
type: CAUSE
value: because of ability
type: CAUSE
value: colloquially
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: Therefore, the larvae are colloquially known as "aphid lions" (also spelled "aphidlions") or "aphid wolves", similar to the related antlions.
text: Larvae of green lacewings are also known as "aphid lions" because of their predatory nature and ability to kill aphids with ease.