viperina

/vaɪpəˈriːnə/

Definitions

1. noun

The larva of a sawfly, especially the parasitic species of the genus Vipio.

“The entomologist spent years studying the viperina and its unique life cycle.”

Synonyms

  • Vipio larva
  • sawfly larva

Antonyms

  • insect adult
  • perfect insect