prionus

/praɪˈoʊnəs/

Definitions

1. noun

a genus of longhorn beetles, typically having a reddish or yellowish color and a long, curved body

“The entomologist spent years studying the prionus genus, fascinated by their unique characteristics.”

Synonyms

  • cerambycid
  • longhorn beetle

Antonyms

  • beetle species with flat body
  • short-horned insect