acanthia

/ækˈænθiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of beetles, particularly the species Acanthia quadripunctata, also known as the four-spotted acanthia.

“The entomologist studied the unique behavior of Acanthia beetles in their natural habitat.”

Synonyms

  • beetle
  • insect

Antonyms

  • mammal
  • vertebrate