pselaphus

/ˈsɛləfəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of small, blind beetles of the family Staphylinidae.

“The entomologist studied the characteristics of the pselaphus beetle species.”

2. noun

A beetle of the genus Pselaphus.

“The tiny pselaphus was found hiding under a rock.”

Synonyms

  • ground beetle
  • staphylinid

Antonyms

  • large beetle
  • visible beetle