dytiscus

/daɪˈtɪskəs/

Definitions

1. noun

any of various large aquatic beetles of the family Dytiscidae, typically having a long, flat body and a streamlined shape.

“The dytiscus beetle is a common sight in ponds and lakes, where it feeds on aquatic insects and small invertebrates.”

Synonyms

  • predaceous diving beetle
  • water beetle

Antonyms

  • non-aquatic beetle