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.

Full guide

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Etymology

From Greek 'brachys', meaning 'short', and 'phaino', meaning 'to appear'.

Example

The Brachypsectridae are often found in woodlands and forests.

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