fleabug

/ˈfliːbʌɡ/

Definitions

1. noun

a small beetle, especially one whose larva infests the feathers of birds or the fur of mammals, causing dermatitis

“The pet owner had to treat her dog for a severe case of fleabug bites.”

Synonyms

  • chewing beetle
  • flea beetle

Antonyms

  • beneficial beetle
  • predator-free insect