Ladybug’s prey Crossword Clue

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Ladybug’s prey Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. any of various small plant-sucking insects

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

LADYBUG (noun)
1. small round bright-colored and spotted beetle that usually feeds on aphids and other insect pests
PREY (verb)
1. profit from in an exploitatory manner
2. prey on or hunt for
PREY (noun)
1. animal hunted or caught for food
2. a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

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