ibididae

/ɪˈbaɪdɪdi/

Definitions

1. noun

a subfamily of beetles in the family Tenebrionidae, characterized by the presence of a distinctive pair of horns on the prothorax.

“The entomologist spent years studying the ibididae and their unique adaptations.”

Synonyms

  • darkling beetles
  • tenebrionid beetles

Antonyms

  • luminous insects