cicindela

/ˌsɪsɪnˈdeɪlə/

Definitions

1. noun

A beetle of the family Carabidae, especially of the subfamily Cicindelinae, commonly known as tiger beetles.

“The cicindela’s speed and agility made it a formidable predator in its ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • cicada beetle
  • tiger beetle

Antonyms

  • beetle species with limited mobility
  • slow-moving insect