buprestidan

/ˌbyʊˈprɛstɪdən/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of the family Buprestidae, commonly known as jewel beetles or metallic wood-boring beetles.

“The naturalist studied the behavior of various buprestidans in the forest ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • jewel beetle
  • metallic wood-boring beetle

Antonyms

  • non-metalliferous insect