megasoma

/mɛɡəˈsoʊmə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of large, longhorned beetles, particularly the giant weta beetle (Megasoma actaeon) found in Central and South America.

“The entomologist was fascinated by the massive Megasoma beetle that she had caught in her net.”

Synonyms

  • giant beetle
  • large beetle

Antonyms

  • small beetle
  • tiny insect