chrysomelid

/krɪsəməˈlɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A beetle of the family Chrysomelidae, especially one that feeds on plants.

“The gardener noticed a chrysomelid eating away at the leaves of the prized rose bush.”

Synonyms

  • leaf beetle
  • tortoise beetle

Antonyms

  • carpenter beetle
  • stink beetle