labidura

/ˌlæbɪˈdʊərə/

Definitions

1. noun

A subfamily of burrowing ground beetles, specifically the Labidurinae subfamily of Carabidae.

“The entomologist studied the behavior of labidura beetles in their underground habitats.”

Synonyms

  • burrowing beetle
  • ground beetle

Antonyms

  • flying insect
  • surface-dwelling insect