susuidae

/sjuːˈsaɪdiː/ or /sɪˈswaɪdiː/

Definitions

1. noun

a subfamily of beetles in the family Chrysomelidae, commonly known as leaf beetles or chafers.

“The species in the subfamily Susuidae are known for their distinctive leaf-eating behavior.”

2. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Susuidae subfamily.

“The new species of beetle was identified as a member of the Susuidae subfamily due to its unique characteristics.”

Synonyms

  • chafers
  • leaf beetle

Antonyms

  • ground beetle
  • ground chafers