sphindidae

/ˌsfɪndɪˈdeɪ, ˌsfɪnˈdaɪdi/

Definitions

1. noun

a family of beetles, the false jewel beetles, characterized by their distinctive antennae.

“The entomologist specialized in the study of the Sphindidae family and their unique features.”

2. plural noun

members of the Sphindidae family.

“The Sphindidae in the forest were attracted to the sweet aroma of the flowers.”

Synonyms

  • Sphindid
  • false jewel beetles

Antonyms

  • true jewel beetles