chrysomelid

chrysomelid [kris-uh-mel-id, -mee-lid] ExamplesWord Origin noun

1. any beetle of the family Chrysomelidae, comprising the leaf beetles.

adjective

2. belonging or pertaining to the family Chrysomelidae.

Origin of chrysomelid 1920–25; New Latin Chrysomelidae name of the family, equivalent to Chrysomel(a) a genus (feminine derivative of Greek chrȳsómēlon quince, equivalent to chrȳso- chryso- + mêlon apple; see -a4) + -idae -id2 Examples from the Web for chrysomelid Historical Examples of chrysomelid

He may, however, refer to some species of the Gold-beetles—Chrysomelid, next mentioned.

Curious Facts in the History of Insects; Including Spiders and Scorpions.

Frank Cowan

The Chrysomelid are other phytophagous insects, dressed in the brightest colours, having short and thick-set bodies.

The Insect World

Louis Figuier

These cushions are particularly conspicuous in the beautiful tribe of plant-beetles (Chrysomelid).

An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. II (of 4)

William Kirby