chamaerrhine

/kæmərˈaɪniːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of flies in the family Ulidiidae, often considered as a subgenus of Chaetorellia.

“The entomologist studied the chamaerhine species found in the nearby forest.”

2. adjective

Relating to the genus Chamaerhine or its flies.

“The chamaerhine flies were a crucial subject of study in the field of myriapodology.”

Synonyms

  • chafers
  • ulidiid

Antonyms

  • dipteran