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chrysomelid

/ˌkrɪs.əˈmiː.lɪd/

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noun

/ˌkrɪs.əˈmiː.lɪd/C2formalscientific
  • ruЯрко окрашенный жук, питающийся листьями растений, личинки которого поражают корни и стебли.

A brightly colored beetle that feeds on plant leaves, with larvae that infest roots and stems.

  1. Leaf beetleC2formalscientific

    A brightly colored beetle from the family Chrysomelidae that feeds on plant leaves; its larvae often infest roots and stems.

    ruЛистоед

    • The chrysomelid beetle is known for its vibrant metallic colors.
    • Gardeners often find chrysomelids damaging their vegetable crops.
    • This chrysomelid species primarily feeds on willow leaves.

    Synonymsleaf beetle

Forms
  • chrysomelids plural form
  • chrysomelids' possessive plural form
  • chrysomelid's possessive singular form