kyphosidae

/kɪˈfoʊsɪdeɪ/ or /kɪˈfoʊsɪdi/

Definitions

1. noun

a subfamily of weevils, particularly those in the genus Pachyrhinus, that are often referred to as oak pinhole borers.

“The forester noticed the damage caused by the larvae of the kyphosidae on the oak tree’s bark.”

Synonyms

  • bark beetle
  • weevil

Antonyms

  • aphid
  • leafhopper