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Prociphilus tessellatus

Description:

Prociphilus tessellatus is a species of aphid commonly known as the maple aphid or boxelder bug. This small insect is often found feeding on the foliage of maple trees, particularly boxelder trees. It is characterized by its black and red coloration, and it can sometimes form large colonies on the branches and leaves.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun: Prociphilus tessellatus
• Adjective: prociphilus tessellatus

Senses:

Sense 1: (Noun) Referring to the species of aphid known as maple aphid or boxelder bug.

Sense 2: (Adjective) Describing something related to or resembling Prociphilus tessellatus.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

1. The population of Prociphilus tessellatus has increased significantly this year.
2. We spotted a few maple aphids, or Prociphilus tessellatus, on the tree.

Adjective:

1. The prociphilus tessellatus-like coloring of the insect helps it blend with the boxelder tree leaves.
2. The leaves had a prociphilus tessellatus pattern, resembling the markings of the aphid.

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