chrysomelid

[kris-uh-mel-id, -mee-lid]

noun

any beetle of the family Chrysomelidae, comprising the leaf beetles.

adjective

belonging or pertaining to the family Chrysomelidae.

Origin of chrysomelid

1920–25; < New Latin Chrysomelidae name of the family, equivalent to Chrysomel(a) a genus (feminine derivative of Greek chrȳsómēlon quince, equivalent to chrȳso- chryso- + mêlon apple; see -a⁴) + -idae -id²

Examples from the Web for chrysomelid

Historical Examples of chrysomelid

He may, however, refer to some species of the Gold-beetles—Chrysomelid, next mentioned.
Curious Facts in the History of Insects; Including Spiders and Scorpions.
Frank Cowan
The Chrysomelid are other phytophagous insects, dressed in the brightest colours, having short and thick-set bodies.
The Insect World
Louis Figuier
These cushions are particularly conspicuous in the beautiful tribe of plant-beetles (Chrysomelid).
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. II (of 4)
William Kirby