Lepidotrichidae
- Pronunciation
- /LEH-pod-oh-TRIK-ih-dee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Lepidotrichid
- Plural
- Lepidotrichids
Definition
A family of insects in the order Coleoptera, commonly known as beetles, characterized by their elongated bodies and often colorful scales.
Etymology
From Greek 'lepis', meaning 'scale', and 'trichos', meaning 'hair'.
Example
Lepidotrichidae are distinguished by their unique scale-like hairs on the body.