Fire-colored beetles

Pronunciation
/FIRE-colored BEET-ulz/
Category
Appearance
Singular
Fire-colored beetle
Plural
Fire-colored beetles

Definition

Beetles of the family Pyrochroidae, which commonly exhibit vibrant red, orange, or yellow coloration.

Etymology

Derived from the beetles' striking coloration, reminiscent of fire, combined with 'beetle'.

Example

The fire-colored beetles were attracted to the warm light of the porch lamp.

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