cassida

/kæˈsɪdə/

Definitions

1. noun

A small beetle of the family Chrysomelidae, especially one of the genus Cassida, often seen on plants.

“The gardener noticed a cassida eating the leaves of her prized rose bush.”

Synonyms

  • leaf beetle
  • vegetable beetle

Antonyms

  • insectivore
  • predatory insect