Fringe-winged beetles
- Pronunciation
- /FRINJ-wingd BEET-l/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Fringe-winged beetle
- Plural
- Fringe-winged beetles
Definition
A group of beetles within the family Noteridae, characterized by fringed wings, often used for flight.
Etymology
From the Latin 'fringere', meaning 'to fringe', and 'ala', meaning 'wing'.
Example
Fringe-winged beetles are known for their distinctive wing patterns.