Lemmatophoridae
- Pronunciation
- /LEM-a-to-FOR-id-ee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Lemmatophoridae
- Plural
- Lemmatophoridae
Definition
A family of bark beetles belonging to the order Coleoptera.
Etymology
The name is derived from Greek words meaning 'leaf' and 'bearer'.
Example
Lemmatophoridae are known for their impact on forest ecosystems.