Brachypsectridae
- Pronunciation
- /BRAH-sip-tek-trii-dee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Brachypsectridae
- Plural
- Brachypsectridae
Definition
A family of small, slender-bodied beetles that are often referred to as 'bee beetles'. They belong to their own superfamily, Elateroidea.
Etymology
From Greek 'brachys', meaning 'short', and 'phaino', meaning 'to appear'.
Example
The Brachypsectridae are often found in woodlands and forests.