Definitions

1. adjective

Having soft, fine, or short hairs, especially on the legs or abdomen of certain insects.

“The subpilose hairs on the beetle’s abdomen were an essential part of its camouflage strategy.”

2. noun

A person or animal with soft, fine, or short hairs, especially on the legs or abdomen.

“The entomologist carefully examined the subpilose beetle specimen in her laboratory.”