eruciform

/ɛrʊˈsaɪfɔrm/

Definitions

1. adjective

Resembling or characteristic of a mustard beetle

“The eruciform larvae were found in the soil.”

2. noun

A mustard beetle or its larva

“The eruciforms in the field were a nuisance to the farmer.”

Synonyms

  • brassicicolous beetle
  • mustard beetle

Antonyms

  • non-brassicicolous insect